Job Description
Overview:
A leading biopharmaceutical organization is seeking a proactive and experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support site-wide safety, health, and environmental programs.
Pay: $90,000 Annually
Middlesex County, NJ
Direct Hire
Top 3 Requirements:
- 5+ years of EHS experience in pharma or biotech industries
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental, health, and safety programs
- In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and compliance protocols
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, including industrial hygiene, biosafety, ergonomics, hazardous waste management, and fire protection
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations (OSHA, EPA, cGMP)
- Manage third-party vendors on-site for safety and environmental services
- Develop and deliver EHS-related training and internal communications
- Oversee cleanroom gowning requirements and participate in shutdown planning and decommissioning processes
- Apply established EHS standards and methodologies to control operational hazards and enhance workplace safety
- Analyze incidents, track compliance metrics, and recommend improvements in risk mitigation and pollution prevention strategies
- Assist engineering and operations teams to resolve safety deficiencies and ensure alignment with EHS best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field
- OSHA industry training and hazardous shipping knowledge required
- Experience with regulated environments (e.g., cGMP, EPA, OSHA)
- Strong understanding of MSDS documentation and safety equipment
This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!
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