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Process Safety Engineer

Cytiva
Muskegon, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026
Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15 operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for working with our expert EHS team to support the multiyear construction, startup activities and then the ongoing plant operations for this world class life sciences manufacturing facility.

This position reports to the EHS Manager and is part of the Resins and Technology Team located in Muskegon, MI and will be an on-site role.

What You Will Do

  • Process Safety: Ensure the site will be ready & compliant with OSHA Process Safety Management regulations and implement/maintain appropriate Cytiva PSM documentation & tools such as site PSM Program policies HazOps and Process Safety Information including the identification of covered equipment.
  • Ensure site’s continued execution of its Environmental Management System for purposes of obtaining its ISO 14001 certification in the future;
  • Coach and support the multiple framework element owners/co-owners to guarantee proper deployment of the Danaher & Cytiva EHS framework programs at the site;
  • Embrace and apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) Continuous Improvement tools & processes for EHS improvement & risk mitigation opportunities; partner with the broader Cytiva Global EHS team for best practice & lessons learned sharing and collaboration across sites
  • EHS Compliance Management

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, occupational safety and health, or related field required; Master’s degree desirable.
  • 5 years of EHS related experience with demonstrated & extensive OSHA PSM and EPA RMP management experience working in a high hazard industry.
  • Strong facilitation skills in Process Hazard Analysis using either batch HAZOP or continuous process HAZOP. Use of PHA software, ability to execute Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), or use the What-If PHA techniques.
  • Ability to understand process chemistry and interface with R&D to define the operating envelope for a process.
  • Working understanding of how to identify product families and bounding cases to efficiently manage PHAs.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • EHS Professional Certification (eg. CIH; CSP) or Accredited Process Safety Engineer (iChemE).
  • Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

  • Ability to travel – list specifics 25% travel, overnight, internationally and within US
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 30lb, walk moderate distances/traverse un-even ground, withstand extended periods of standing/sitting, ability to maneuver several flights of stairs and occasionally ascend/descend ladders, stoop/kneel to investigate indoor/outdoor EHS concerns

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

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