Senior Specialist, EHS&S

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

In Vantive R&D, we are dedicated to delivering innovative vital organ therapy platforms and solutions to meet the needs of our patients and healthcare professionals. In the Twin Cities, our R&D locations are focused on Acute Therapies, Chronic Therapies including Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis, Disposables and Filters, as well as Drug Products and Sciences.

Your Role:

As the Senior Specialist - Environmental, Health & Safety, you will leadand support EHS management in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. This person also facilitates the investigation and timely identification of incident root cause and corrective action and actively support injury prevention initiatives.

What you'll be doing:

• Monitor the workplace environment by analyzing work processes, materials, equipment and the work habits of employees and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken where hazards exits.

• Develop and oversee EHS training programs for employees in areas such asemployee-right-to-know,hazardous material handling, laser safety, emergency response, industrial hygiene, and life safety.

• Plan and schedule work to meet deadlines established by others to ensure the completion of several related tasks. Work independently most of the time and use judgment in data analysis to develop and design solutions to difficult health and safety problems.

• Perform traditional EHS duties such as job safety analyses, health and safety training, workplace incident investigations, workplace safety inspections and internal audits as directed. Support site in the management of all hazardous material and hazardous waste activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Review new hazardous materials and check incoming material for SDSs, unique usage and storage characteristics. Work with end users to ensure proper usage and disposal. Provide guidance as necessary. Support the EHS Manager in the management of all hazardous material and hazardous waste activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations. Reviews and maintains SDS data system an inventory.

• Support EHS management in conducting reviews for facility modification, new product development, product modification and new equipment/machinery as directed.

• Provide On call support for EHS emergencies. Lead the management in the maintenance of the facility's Emergency Action Plans.

• Serve as a resource to management and EHS staff on matters relating to occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, fire protection and loss prevention.

• Responsible for assigned duties and tasks as defined by the EMS.

• Support EHS team and under the direction of the manager, act as a liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies and may provide input to federal, state and local regulators through industry groups for the writing and revision of regulations.

• Work under the supervision of the EHS Manager, while independently working and solving day-to-day problems.

• Apply professional health and safety principles, theories and concepts and use independent judgment to develop and design imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to difficult health and safety issues.

• Coordinate employee exposure monitoring activities for chemical and physical agents, including managing Industrial Hygiene (IH) sampling and supporting the activities of contract Industrial Hygienists, chemical spill remediation specialists, and other safety consultants as required.

• Conduct and coordinate ergonomic risk assessments and make appropriate corrective action recommendations.

• Lead the selection, training and maintenance of all volunteer Lab Safety Coordinators.

• Coordinate the inspection and procurement of emergency response and disaster preparedness materials and equipment.

• Supports EHS management in the gathering of data for the establishment of report metrics pertinent to EHS activities.

• Facilitate all Safety Committee and Emergency Response Committee meetings and ensure their ongoing operation and benefit.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields like Environmental Science, Health, Safety, or Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years in the Health and Safety field with both hands-on and program management experience.

• Ability to navigate and interpret EHS regulations.

• Expected to function with little direction and be able to independently drive complex projects to completion.

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry

• Prior experience with R&D team

• Experience working in a broaderenterprise/cross-divisionbusiness unit model is preferred.

Vantive is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes five days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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