Environmental, Health, And Safety Compliance Lead

Overview

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We're dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We're always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

About the opportunity

At QIAGEN, you play a critical role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. As EHS Compliance Lead, you take ownership of site environmental programs, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring strong technical expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You collaborate closely with site leadership, employees, auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable regulations while fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Your tasks include

• Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of the site's ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, including coordination and hosting of external audits.
• Drive environmental, health, and safety compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to corporate requirements and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct and manage risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Oversee environmental performance tracking, reporting, and key EHS metrics, providing regular updates to site leadership.
• Manage the EHS internal audit program and support ongoing readiness for regulatory and certification audits.
• Deliver EHS training, presentations, and awareness programs that promote a proactive safety culture across the site.
• Maintain SDS management systems and support emergency response program preparedness and continuous improvement activities.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety roles, including at least 3 years supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 implementation or maintenance.
• Proven experience conducting audits, including Lead Auditor experience, with strong knowledge of EHS management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and ergonomics assessments.
• Experience maintaining emergency response programs; laboratory environment experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent project management, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills, with the ability to develop SOPs and related documentation.
• CSP, CIH, or similar professional certification is desirable but not required. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is expected.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $105,000-$125,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a commission plan, annual bonus, and generous benefits.

What we offer

• Bonus/Commission

• Local benefits

• Referral Program

• Volunteer Day

• Internal Academy (QIALearn)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.