Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist
On-siteNorthwest, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Implement and continuously improve Environmental Health & Safety programs across GMP manufacturing, research laboratories, animal care, and agricultural facilities. Conduct workplace inspections, compliance audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards, while investigating incidents to determine root causes and drive corrective actions. Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, visible field presence, and serving as a safety resource for staff. Develop and deliver safety training covering laboratory protocols, chemical hygiene, and emergency preparedness, and create revised safety standard operating procedures for the Qualio/Veeva document management system. Maintain EHS records, metrics, and documentation to support regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations. Assist in emergency preparedness planning and drills, and collaborate with Operations, Animal Resources, and Facilities to reduce workplace risks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field
- 3+ years of occupational health and safety experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, GMP manufacturing, laboratory, healthcare, veterinary, or similar regulated environments
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- This position is based in Northwest, Indiana
- The position requires frequent walking throughout the campus
- Occasional lifting
- Climbing
- Use of personal protective equipment
- Occasional travel to other company locations may be required
- The ability to respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours may also be necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field preferred
- Experience supporting OSHA compliance in regulated manufacturing, laboratory, or animal care environments
- Experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations
- Experience with laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, and hazardous waste management
- Experience supporting animal care, agricultural, or veterinary operations
- Familiarity with biosafety principles and regulated research environments
- ASP or other professional safety certifications are preferred
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