EHS Specialist

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific provides our global teams with the resources and opportunities needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, including protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, and helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to protecting the health and safety of our colleagues while supporting compliance with applicable Korean EHS laws and regulations.

As an EHS Specialist I, you will work closely with the EHS team and various cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen our Safety-First culture and contribute to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

This position will serve as a member of the dedicated EHS organization supporting compliance with Korean EHS laws and regulations, including the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA). The role will support the effective establishment, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s safety and health management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with applicable Korean EHS laws and regulations, including the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

• Support the establishment, implementation, and ongoing management of the safety and health management system required under SAPA.

• Monitor compliance with applicable EHS legal requirements and internal company standards and maintain related documentation.

• Support workplace hazard identification and Risk Assessment activities.

• Conduct routine and ad-hoc EHS workplace inspections and follow up on identified corrective actions.

• Prepare, maintain, and manage EHS data, records, and legally required documentation.

• Support incident and Near Miss investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Track and follow up on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Support the development and delivery of EHS training programs and materials for employees.

• Support internal and external EHS audits and regulatory inspections.

• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics and regulatory compliance status.

• Collaborate with various cross-functional stakeholders, including EHS, business units, Facilities, Logistics, and HR.

• Support initiatives to strengthen the company’s safety culture and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.

This is an entry-level position open to candidates without prior professional EHS experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop as an EHS professional through structured learning and hands-on experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; prior professional EHS experience is not required, and entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

• Must hold a Korean national technical qualification related to EHS, such as Industrial Safety Engineer (산업안전기사) or Industrial Hygiene Management Engineer (산업위생관리기사).

• Preferred fields of study: Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical disciplines.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of EHS and occupational health and safety principles.

• Ability to learn and apply applicable Korean EHS laws and regulations, including SAPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

• Basic understanding of workplace hazard identification and risk assessment principles.

• Ability to support workplace safety inspections and follow up on identified corrective actions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Strong attention to detail and effective record-management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare basic business documents in English.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders through effective collaboration.

• Demonstrated commitment to building a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-oriented environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Internship, academic project, or practical experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or another EHS-related field.

• Knowledge of applicable Korean EHS laws and regulations, including SAPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

• Experience or exposure to risk assessments, workplace safety inspections, EHS audits, or regulatory compliance activities.

• Experience or exposure to incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Experience developing EHS training materials or delivering EHS training programs.

• Strong English communication skills in a business environment.