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 management.
- 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 processes including badge requests, visitor management support, and coordination with Human Resources and site leadership.
- Support site emergency response planning, drills, business continuity, and crisis management activities.
- Coordinate with contracted security providers, local emergency responders, and corporate security resources as needed.
- Investigate and document security incidents, access control concerns, and suspicious activity.
- Maintain security records, procedures,



and site emergency contact information.
- Assist with implementation of corporate security standards and site vulnerability reduction initiatives.

Behavioral Expectations

- Ownership and accountability
- Bias for action
- Strong attention to detail
- Customer‑focused support mindset
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Continuous improvement orientation
- Highest standards of integrity and compliance

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, environmental science, safety, engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of EHS, laboratory, facilities, operations, or related experience.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, hazardous waste, chemical safety, and laboratory safety requirements.
- Experience supporting inspections, audits, training, investigations, and compliance programs.
- Ability to coordinate facilities maintenance and contractor activities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications and data tracking tools.
- Ability to work onsite in Minnesota supporting R&D; and laboratory operations.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, or as required.
- Able to safely climb ladders, stairs, lift up to 50lbs, and wear a full‑face respirator as needed.
- Ability and willingness to become CPR, AED & First Aid certified and provide emergency care as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

- Qualified EHS certifications (ASP, CSP, CHMM, OHST, or similar).
- Experience supporting physical security and access control systems.
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene and ergonomic assessment tools.
- Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement experience.
- Experience within biotechnology, laboratory, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, or related industries.

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📌 EHS Specialist- Oakdale, MN
🏢 Neogen
📍 Oakdale