EHS Specialist- Oakdale, MN

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

• →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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Professional 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.

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.