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EHS Specialist

Planet Pharma
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2025

Job Description: EHS Specialist

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Duration: 1-year contract

Target Pay Rate: $51/hour (with flexibility) – Market Rate

Onsite Requirement: 5 days a week, preference for candidates within 1 hour of Thousand Oaks

Relocation: Not available for this role


Key Qualifications:

  1. Experience managing OSHA Safety Programs
  2. Experience with Risk Management
  3. Strong Organizational Skills


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Be onsite a minimum of 3 days a week (could be up to 5 days).
  • Walk through buildings and interact with clients.
  • Review equipment change controls.
  • Lead and conduct accident investigations.


Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Strong experience in safety with an emphasis on OSHA and industrial safety (including risk assessments and hazard evaluations).
  • Self-sufficient with strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, actionable messaging.
  • Preference for candidates with a background in industrial safety rather than just department-level safety reps


Red Flags:

  • Candidates unwilling to work onsite at least 3 days a week.
  • Lack of industrial safety experience (candidates who only served as department safety reps).
  • Overqualified candidates with more than 6 years of experience.
  • Relocation candidates.

Interview Process:

  • Initial phone interview followed by an onsite interview.


Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Occupational Safety, or related field.
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in safety and health programs.
  • Industrial safety background, ideally with experience in pharmaceutical/biotech environments.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.


Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

  • Experience in privileged environments.
  • Degree in Occupational Safety (e.g., from CSUN).
  • Experience with risk management and regulatory compliance.


Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced professional to support and lead safety and health programs at our Thousand Oaks location. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving safety programs and supporting the development of safety and health strategies across the campus. The role will involve strong leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and support for industrial safety, contractor safety, environmental compliance, process safety, and industrial hygiene initiatives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and health programs.
  • Focus on advancing core safety initiatives, including contractor and industrial safety, environmental compliance, process safety, and industrial hygiene.
  • Provide expert guidance to support various EHS disciplines and collaborate with subject matter experts across the campus.


Basic Qualifications:

  • EHS bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience supporting safety and health programs.
  • Experience with chemical and biological manufacturing, including laboratory operations.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations, hierarchy of controls, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and monitoring equipment.
  • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • Process-oriented with a focus on Operational Excellence.
  • Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software systems.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, specifically in leading industrial safety programs.
  • Proven track record in supporting and implementing safety and health programs.
  • Expertise in conducting risk assessments and developing sampling strategies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams and influence management.

Salary : $51

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