Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Environmental Specialist II to support our California sites. This position will work without appreciable supervision, in the leadership and support of our environmental program.

You will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and effective injury and illness prevention programs and well as have an active role in our organization.

Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are collaborative, dynamic and visionary. We value people with new ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.

What You’ll Work On

Collaborate with site EHS team and enterprise environmental manager, handle and lead environmental compliance activities, programs and prevention effortsLead EHS programs in performing environmental analyses, training, workplace incident investigations, inspections and internal audits as directedYou will support department programs in the management of hazardous waste activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable lawsReview new hazardous materials and check incoming material for MSDS’s, rare usage and storage characteristics o Works with end user to ensure proper usage and disposal. Provides mentorship as necessaryDevelop and lead compliance trainingReview and maintain SDS database and site chemical inventoriesSupports EHS management in conducting reviews for facility modification, new product development, product modification and new equipment/machinery as directedOn call for EHS emergencies (24/7)Support ISO 14001 process and its maintenanceSelects and applies environmental management principles, theories and concepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design practical solutions to difficult environmental issuesSupport maintenance of the Facility’s Emergency Response and Fire PlansSupports site Safety and Emergency Coordinator process and other duties as assigned to Inspect and procure accident response and disaster preparedness materials and equipment and oversee applicable training as neededYou are responsible for capturing data for the establishment of report metrics pertinent to EHS activitiesSupport all initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirementsAligns with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments

Required Qualifications

Environmental work experience, Bachelor’s Degree in environmental studies, health sciences, or an equivalent academic fieldExperience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferredAbility to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environmentSolid leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive feedback build relationships and improve business resultsPerform effectively within a team in a dynamic changing environmentSolid verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organizationAbility to travel approximately 25%, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the medical device industryISO 14001 and sustainability program experience would be helpful

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Abbott to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with this policy, Abbott will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $79,500.00 – $138,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.