EHS Specialist- Oakdale, MN

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! Location: Onsite; Oakdale, MN Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000–$80,000 annually, with final compensation determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of the role. Position Summary The EHS, Facilities, & Security Specialist is an onsite Environmental, Health, Safety, Facilities, and Physical Security professional supporting Neogen's Minnesota R&D and laboratory operations. Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager - North, this role is responsible for coordinating and implementing EHS programs, supporting facility operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and assisting with site-level security and risk management activities. The position partners closely with R&D, laboratory, facilities, and operational stakeholders to promote a safe, compliant, secure, and efficient workplace. EHS Responsibilities: Support implementation of EHS programs focused on injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction within R&D and laboratory operations. Coordinate site EHS inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance activities. Assist with environmental compliance programs including hazardous waste management, chemical management, wastewater, stormwater, and regulatory reporting support. Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities. Maintain EHS records, permits, training documentation, and compliance tracking systems. Coordinate employee EHS training and awareness programs. Support industrial hygiene, ergonomics, exposure control, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and related occupational health programs. Participate in Management of Change (MOC) activities for facility, process, and laboratory modifications. Core EHS Program Support Environmental Compliance and hazardous & biological waste mgt. Exposure Control and occupational health programs Ergonomics assessments and risk reduction activities Hazardous materials and chemical management Risk assessments and corrective action tracking Contractor safety oversight Training development and delivery Incident reporting and investigation Continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma activities Site Facilities: Serve as the primary local contact for facilities-related requests, maintenance coordination, contractor oversight, and facility improvement projects. Partner with Corporate Facilities on capital projects, maintenance planning, space utilization, and infrastructure upgrades. Track EHS and facilities KPIs and prepare reports for leadership review. Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts across EHS and facilities functions. Site Physical Security Conduct routine physical security inspections of the site, including access control, doors, cameras, fencing, lighting, and security equipment. Administer site access…