EH& S Specialist

Job Title: EH&S Specialist

Location: Onsite, Cranbury & South Plainfield NJ

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Assistant Director, EHS

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) specialist to lead our EHS initiatives within our CDMO operations. The ideal candidate will assist in activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. This role requires a proactive approach to risk management, incident investigation, and the development of training programs to promote safety awareness among all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Culture: Foster a culture of compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at federal and state levels, including hazardous waste management, air resource regulations, the Right-to-Know Act, emergency preparedness, and X-ray compliance.
• Regulatory Adherence: Assist in activities to ensure that the facilities meet all legal and regulatory requirements, including licensing requirements.
• Assist in submitting reports as required by the EPA, NJDEP, and OSHA for all J-Star sites in support of regulated and licensed activities.
• Inspections Audit Management: Lead inspections by regulatory agencies (EPA, NJDEP, DEA, OSHA) and the audits from client. Ensure inspection readiness with well-maintained records, SOPs, training records, and other required documentation. Facilitate meetings with inspecting officials/client auditors as needed.
• Process Safety Evaluations: Participate and assist in the safety evaluation of new and ongoing projects, providing guidance for safe operations and developing strategies to meet EHS standards while adhering to project timelines.
• Communication with Corporate EHS: Establish open communication channels with corporate EHS headquarters in Porton, China, to align EHS programs within legal and regulatory boundaries.
• Emergency Plans: Assist in developing, updating and filing emergency response plans with the appropriate agencies as required by law.
• SOPs and Training Material: Assist in drafting and updating relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials in EHS. Conduct relevant training to employees on EHS policies and regulatory guidance.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct regular safety inspections of laboratories across all J-Star sites to ensure compliance with safety and chemical hygiene standards. File lab inspection summary reports in an accessible location.
• Cost Evaluations: Periodically evaluate hazardous waste management costs and identify creative strategies to reduce expenses through employee training, waste stream consolidation, or negotiations with waste handling companies.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies, including chemical spills, equipment failures, and employee injuries. Keep HR, site heads, and relevant management informed of serious EHS incidents.
• Safety Audits and Risk Assessments: Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions in collaboration with other departments.
• Incident Investigation: Participate in the investigations of accidents and near-misses, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures. Maintain accurate records of incidents and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Hazardous waste management: The candidate will be active in hazardous waste management at several sites including collection, storage, record-keeping, and disposal activities. RCRA and DOT certification for hazardous material management will be

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, environmental science, Occupational Health, Safety, or a related field.
• Experience preferred in EHS, preferably in a manufacturing or CDMO environment.
• Knowledge of applicable EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and industry standards.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ideal candidate will need to have the required RCRA and DOT certification for hazardous waste activities, or they will need to complete training for the required certifications.
• Certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM,) is a plus.