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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist Job in Vandalia, Ohio US

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Axogen, Inc. - Vandalia, OH

Posted: 3/13/2026 - Expires: 4/12/2026

Job ID: 293275983

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Job Description

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Why you'll love working at Axogen:

* Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
* Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients' lives
* Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
* Educational assistance available for all employees
* Matching 401(k) retirement plan
* Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Referral incentive program
Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the EHS Specialist

The EHS Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our Environmental, Health and Safety Program. Ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal Regulatory Requirements.

Requirements of the EHS Specialist


* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Safety Management, or closely related field
* 2+ years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
* Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
* High level of organizational and analytical skills.
* Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with multiple layers of the organization.
* Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
* Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
* Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
* Experience in Lock Out / Tag out.
Responsibilities of the EHS Specialist

The specific duties of the EHS Specialist include but are not limited to:


* Leads audits, inspections and investigations and coordinates resolution of issues.
* Works with management to facilitate risk management decisions.
* Develop and review Lockout / Tagout Procedures.
* Coordinate and Monitor Contractor Safety Program.
* Conduct regular walk through to monitor behaviors, activities, and conditions. Coach and mentor employees.
* Deliver environmental, health and safety trainings to ensure employee's knowledge and understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
* Conduct Hazard Assessments and Ergonomic Evaluations.
* Review proposed new chemicals, processes, and equipment with the use of Management Change.
* Drive thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents and ensure timely completion of corrective actio

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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