Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports and implements the company’s Safety, Environmental, and Health Programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as corporate policies. This role fosters a culture of safety and environmental stewardship while driving proactive measures, continuous improvement, and supporting EHS initiatives in laboratory and biosafety settings.

Company Overview

Join us! FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies is advancing tomorrow’s medicine, impassioning employees to chase the impossible and continually expand their potential. We are a company of emboldened goal seekers – driven by an innate desire to better ourselves, our families, our workplace, our company, our community, and the world at large.

Job Description

Department: Environmental, Health & Safety

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Reports To: Associate Director, EHS

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regulatory Compliance & Program Implementation:

• Collaborate with the Manager of Safety, Health, and Environmental to ensure compliance with EHS programs, including written policies, training, permits, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and maintain programs to enhance safety, environmental awareness, and health standards.
  
  

Environmental Management:

• Ensure compliance with wastewater, air quality, and hazardous/non-hazardous waste regulations.
• Manage proper waste disposal at all locations, conduct weekly inspections, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  
  

Support for Laboratory & Biosafety Programs:

• Assist in developing and implementing biosafety protocols, including biological hazard assessments and biohazard waste management.
• Provide support for chemical hygiene plans, laboratory PPE protocols, and ergonomic evaluations.
• Participate in risk assessments specific to laboratory environments and biosafety considerations.
  
  

Safety Oversight:

• Support safety programs, including Hazard Communication, Incident Reporting, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Hearing Conservation.
• Assist with noise and chemical air monitoring, fit testing, and periodic safety inspections.
  
  

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze safety data and trends to prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Program Development:

• Contribute to the design and update of EHS programs to maintain compliance and effectiveness, with some focus on laboratory and biosafety considerations.
  
  

Hazard Analysis & Mitigation:

• Assist in identifying hazards related to chemical, biological, and physical risks, and provide recommendations to mitigate or eliminate them.
  
  

Training & LMS Administration:

• Develop and deliver employee training programs using adult learning principles and corporate methodologies.
• Support the administration of the site Learning Management System (LMS), including biosafety and lab safety training modules.
  
  

Incident Investigation:

• Assist in investigations of safety, health, and environmental incidents using root cause analysis.
• Use and manage electronic incident reporting and CAPA tracking systems.
  
  

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments, including research and development teams, to provide EHS support and address program gaps.
  
  

Regulatory Engagement:

• Assist in preparing for and supporting regulatory audits and inspections, ensuring compliance and readiness.
  
  

Communication & Documentation:

• Maintain EHS-related SharePoint and MS Teams pages.
• Support presentations on EHS topics to clients and regulatory representatives.
  
  

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS (Education, Behavioral, Professional & Technical Capabilities Experience):

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Life Science (Environmental Health, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology,
• Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Occupational Health or similar) (B.Sc.) with 2 years of
• experience; or
• Associate degree with 5 years of experience; or
• High school diploma with 6 years of experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to laboratory safety programs, including chemical hygiene and biosafety protocols, is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and cGMP regulations, as well as basic knowledge of NIH and CDC biosafety guidelines.
• Proficiency with incident reporting and CAPA tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed in an office environment with occasional entry into manufacturing environments
• Consists of frequent complete use, virtual and in person meetings, and interacting with cross functional teams
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk, sit, and stand frequently.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds, reach, climb, kneel, or move waste drums with a drum lifter.
• Capability to wear full-face respirators and Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs).
  
  

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• $90,000 to $112,000, depending on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
  
  

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBCHR@fujifilm.com).