By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Position Summary:

The EHS Manager position is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and directing environmental and health/safety activities of the Bio-Techne Minnesota sites as well as provide guidance to the North American business units as part of the corporate EHS team.

Focus on achieving the highest levels of EHS performance through behavior-base initiatives, auditing, mentoring and expeditiously implementing change. Provide EHS leadership to improve safety culture and overall safety statistics. Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies. Provide assistance and advice on EHS issues to make recommendations to facility management. Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with EHS Corporate team to ensure compliance. Manage EHS team for Safety and Environmental Management including training where needed. Direct various safety training programs including Blood Borne Pathogens, Chemical Hygiene Safety, and AWAIR Training. Oversee EHS program for Bio-Techne’s Minneapolis area plants, including spill responses, corrective action plans for incidences, and fire drills and action plans. Participates in ISO 14001 and other EH&S related audits. Communicate with HR and other parties to ensure OSHA 300 Log and OSHA 301 form is completed and posted as required by federal statute. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental health and safety regulations for Minneapolis area plants. Interacts with government agencies on regulations, permitting, and compliance. Assists in the preparation of regulatory and internal company reports as required. Responsible for Safety Data Sheet generation in accordance with GHS Guidelines. Keep current on new Safety and Hazardous materials regulations and assists in developing and implementing compliance strategies in response to these regulations. Performs additional duties as assigned.