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Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$33.52 - $47.13/hr+ Bonus potential
Senior
Bachelor's
Durham, NC, USA
In PersonOnsite, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; overtime as needed. No travel.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, or Environmental, Health & Safety.
  • At least 2 years of direct Environmental, Health & Safety experience.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of Environmental, Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and internal company procedures.
  • Lead the site hazardous waste management program, ensuring regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and effective oversight of waste handling, accumulation areas, vendor activities, manifests, records, training, and disposal practices.
  • Conduct routine Environmental, Health & Safety inspections and audits, including hazardous waste area inspections, chemical storage reviews, labeling assessments, housekeeping checks, and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain required Environmental, Health & Safety and environmental compliance records, including hazardous waste determinations, manifests, inspection records, training records, waste vendor documentation, and applicable regulatory reports.
  • Lead or support incident investigations, spill response assessments, near-miss reviews, environmental deviations, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence and reduce risk to employees, product quality, the environment, and business continuity.
  • Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomic assessments, hazard communication, chemical safety, medical surveillance, and emergency response programs.
  • Ensure compliance in specialized environments, including cleanrooms, laboratories, chemical storage areas, waste accumulation areas, and manufacturing production spaces.
  • Lead safety and environmental training programs, including hazardous waste awareness, emergency response, spill response, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, safe work practices, and inspection readiness.
  • Drive and sustain 6S, safety culture, environmental compliance, and waste minimization initiatives that promote accountability, engagement, and ownership at all levels.
  • Lead Environmental, Health & Safety committees, site safety initiatives, and global/corporate Environmental, Health & Safety actions to continuously elevate safety, compliance, and environmental performance.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing operations with a strong emphasis on risk identification, hazard mitigation, and safe process execution.
  • Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with safety integrated into all process improvements.
  • Assist with development, validation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, ensuring Environmental, Health & Safety risks are assessed and controlled.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for deviations, nonconformances, and safety events; implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Maintain engineering documentation and work instructions in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and ISO 13485.
  • Ensure all processes and changes meet both quality and safety regulatory requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and quality systems, including FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and risk reduction initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of hazardous waste management programs, including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations, Environmental Protection Agency generator requirements, hazardous waste storage and labeling controls, manifesting, record retention, emergency preparedness, and regulatory inspection readiness.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.

About the company

Stryker makes medical devices for hospitals, surgical centers and emergency responders, spanning joint implants, surgical instruments and patient transport equipment. Its Mako platform assists surgeons with joint replacement, while its neurotechnology products support brain and spine procedures and stroke treatment. Clinicians use its equipment during surgery and emergency care, and the company earns money by selling implants, disposable products and capital equipment through direct sales teams and distributors. The business also supplies training and technical support for healthcare providers using its devices. Stryker was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Portage, Michigan.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Founded

1941

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What believers are saying

  • Demand supports growth: July 2026 Stryker results show organic sales rose 9%, with reported sales reaching $6.6 billion.
  • Service extends equipment sales: Stryker's ProCare contracts bundle preventive maintenance, repairs and original manufacturer parts.
  • Relocation is available for Worcester technicians: Stryker's live transport service opening also lists 12 paid holidays.

What critics are saying

  • Operational failures reach customers: March 2026 cyberattack disrupted Stryker's ordering, manufacturing and shipping.
  • Older implants retain legal exposure: Stryker's recall estimates include Rejuvenate, LFIT V40 and legacy Wright hip products.
  • Field service demands travel: Stryker's northern Minnesota opening lists 80% travel plus evening or weekend call.

What makes Stryker unique

  • Mako combines imaging and physical guidance: Stryker uses CT-based planning and haptic boundaries during hip replacement.
  • Discarded devices return to service: Stryker's Sustainability Solutions reprocesses medical equipment for hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Transport extends its technology outside hospitals: Stryker's Power-LOAD supports stretchers while loading and unloading ambulances.

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Benefits

  • Medical & prescription plans
  • Supplemental health benefits
  • Flexible Spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Procter & Gamble and Stryker are two dividend stocks suited to long-term holders, according to the article. Both sell products people need in any economy. P&G has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years. In fiscal 2026, it posted net sales of about $87 billion, up 3%, and net earnings of $16.1 billion. It returned more than $15 billion to shareholders, including $10.2 billion in dividends. Organic sales and core earnings per share each grew just 1%. Stryker has raised its dividend for more than three decades. Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 9.4% to $6.6 billion, and adjusted earnings per share climbed 17.9% to $3.69. Demand should gain from an ageing US population, though recalls, acquisition costs, and hospital spending pressures remain risks.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 14th, 2026
Stryker wins FDA clearance for Sonopet 3 ultrasonic bone and tissue removal platform

Stryker has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for Sonopet 3, the latest version of its ultrasonic bone and soft tissue removal platform. The company announced the news on October 14, 2026. Stryker developed the platform with input from hundreds of surgeons. It offers more power, precision and versatility, along with two technologies: RISE, which connects the surgical workflow, and Pulse Control, which helps regulate the resection of hard and soft tissues. "They told us they wanted more power, improved ergonomics and enhanced integration," said Mitch Foley, vice president and general manager of Stryker's Neurosurgical business. The first clinical cases are expected to begin in October. A full commercial launch is planned for later this fall.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 12th, 2026
Stryker shares fall 20% in six months despite 9.2% organic growth and $25.84B revenue

Stryker (NYSE:SYK) shares have fallen 20% over the past six months to $277.82, while the S&P 500 gained 12.8%. The medical device maker develops orthopedic, surgical, neurotechnology, and patient care products that reach over 150 million patients a year. Organic revenue, which excludes acquisitions, divestitures, and currency swings, grew an average of 9.2% year-on-year over the past two years. That suggests Stryker can expand without costly acquisitions. Revenue over the past 12 months was $25.84 billion. Its scale gives it leverage with suppliers in a heavily regulated, competitive market. Free cash flow margin rose 6.5 percentage points over five years to 18.2% for the trailing 12 months. After the drop, the stock trades at 17.4× forward earnings.

Seeking Alpha
Oct 12th, 2026
Stryker to invest $400M in CMR Surgical, with option to buy the robotics maker outright

Stryker announced a $400 million (£300 million) preferred equity investment in CMR Surgical on Monday. The money will support innovation and global expansion of CMR's Versius surgical robotics portfolio. The deal also gives Stryker an exclusive option to acquire 100% of CMR Surgical.

PR Newswire
Oct 5th, 2026
Stryker launches Mako 4 SmartRobotics in India after 2.5M procedures globally

Stryker has launched Mako 4 SmartRobotics in India, introducing the fourth generation of its robotic-arm assisted technology for joint replacement procedures. The system combines patient-specific planning, robotic technology, and haptic guidance for total knee, partial knee, and total hip applications. Mako 4 uses 3D CT-based planning with AccuStop haptic technology to support surgeons in planning and executing procedures according to individual patient anatomy. The platform provides real-time intraoperative guidance for greater precision during joint replacement procedures. The global Mako platform has supported more than 2.5 million procedures across 47 countries. Aman Rishi, Stryker's vice president and general manager for India, said the launch aims to raise the standard of care and expand access for joint replacement patients nationwide.