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Postdoctoral fellow or Research Associates in iPSC, Microglia Biology, Neuroimmunology, Molecular Neurobiology and in vivo Electrophysiology Neural Circuitry of Alzheimer’s Disease

OSI Group

Postdoctoral fellow or Research Associates in iPSC, Microglia Biology, Neuroimmunology, Molecular Neurobiology and in vivo Electrophysiology Neural Circuitry of Alzheimer’s Disease

Aurora, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Key member of the NA Corporate EHS Team and the person accountable for coordination of the environmental activities at OSI Groups’ US facilities.

    • Regional supporter of the EHS System who leads by living our corporate values.

    • Member of the Corporate EHS Team reporting to the NA Director of EHS.

    • Acts as the environmental liaison to the OSI US manufacturing plants.

    • Focuses on coaching all levels of employees to achieve a best in class EHS performance.

    • Reviews, updates and assists in the communication of environmental policies and procedures on a routine and as needed basis to assure compliance with applicable required federal, state, and local regulations and corporate standards.

    • Member of the Corporate EHS audit team responsible for completing environmental audits and inspections on a routine basis to verify compliance with regulations and corporate standards and identify opportunities for improvement.

    • Manages the environmental portion of the Corporate EHS Compliance Audit (CSCA) program, including but not limited to: coordination of audits with plant management and EHS staff, observation of environmental operations, review of recordkeeping and environmental program documentation, tracking and verification of actions to close audit findings, and continuous improvement of audit protocols.

    • Assists facilities with the tracking of corrective actions identified through audits and inspections.

    • Promotes environmental awareness and culture throughout the facility on all shifts using established, recognized and innovative risk reduction techniques.

    • Represent the organization during regulatory inspections, customer audits and participate in the internal EHS audit.

    • Provide technical expertise, consultation and coaching to site environmental and management staff on topics related to maintaining environmental compliance, sustaining management systems and promoting sustainability.

    • Evaluate, develop, revise and update written policies, procedures, training and plans.

    • Recommend opportunities for improvement on an as needed basis to assure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and industry standards.      

    • Develop, track and analyze KPIs to show compliance with regulatory requirements and validate corporate standards.

    • Establish an environmental activities schedule aimed at maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.

    • Develop and manage the relevant aspects of the Corporate Audit program, as assigned.

    • Manage external consultants who assist with environmental reporting, plan or permit preparation, and/or process/procedure changes.

    • Working knowledge of

          Sustainability Activities (energy and water conservation, waste minimization, GHG management, etc.)       Management Systems (ISO 14001)       Air emission permitting and management (Title V, ROSS, HAPs, etc.)       Emergency management (RMP, EPCRA, Tier I and II, TRI, SPCC Plans, etc.       Land management (ASTs RCRA, hazardous, non-hazardous, special and universal waste management, USTs, CERCLA, etc.       Toxic substances management (TSCA, PCB, asbestos, etc.)       Water management (MWRD, SDWA, groundwater, stormwater, wastewater, etc.)

    • Acts as the NA EHS Team’s liaison to the Corporate Sustainability Team assisting the facilities in the management of organizational goals.
    • Participates on global sustainability teams, as assigned by the NA Director of EHS.
    • Shares sustainable best practices and corporate objectives across the NA Business Unit.
    • Acts as the environmental resource for Aurora Corporate facility.
    • Perform other EHS related duties as assigned.
    • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to our remote facilities, in addition to frequent visits to our 5 Chicagoland plants.

     

    Required Skills

    • Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role, managing environmental in a corporate or plant environmental
    • Professional certifications preferred, such as Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
    • Knowledge of PSM/RMP and related activities, a plus.
    • Manufacturing and/or food industry experience is preferred.
    • Knowledge of governmental environmental compliance regulations and their influence on manufacturing operations and policies.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both individually and in group settings, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
    • Ability to resolve problems regarding policies, procedures and environmental programs.
    • Must have interpersonal skills to influence participants and decision-makers.
    • Work is generally performed within, office setting as well as in a plant manufacturing environment.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen as well subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE.
    • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and abilities acquired through work.

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    OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI  does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role, managing environmental in a corporate or plant environmental
    • Professional certifications preferred, such as Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
    • Knowledge of PSM/RMP and related activities, a plus.
    • Manufacturing and/or food industry experience is preferred.
    • Knowledge of governmental environmental compliance regulations and their influence on manufacturing operations and policies.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both individually and in group settings, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
    • Ability to resolve problems regarding policies, procedures and environmental programs.
    • Must have interpersonal skills to influence participants and decision-makers.
    • Work is generally performed within, office setting as well as in a plant manufacturing environment.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen as well subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE.
    • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and abilities acquired through work.

    #CB

     

    OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI  does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.