Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Details:

Job Title: EHS Specialist

Duration: 12 months contract

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Internal ID: 25-31381

Pay Rate: $50 to $54/hr on W2 (without benefits)

Must Have skills:

1) Experience in managing OSHA Safety Programs

2) Experience in Risk Management

3) Organizational Skills

Job Description:

• Ideal candidate: Safety Experience, OSHA safety experience (or OSHA 8-hour class), Risk assessments & job hazard assessments
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of chemical and biological manufacturing, Familiarity with organizational safety programs, Candidates with 2-3 years of experience, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech environments
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with at least 2-3 years of experience
• Industrial safety background, not just department safety reps Industrial safety/contractor safety background good communication skills, clear message, self sufficient.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

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

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced professional in the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) group to lead safety and health programs at our Thousand Oaks location. The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for the continuous improvement of safety programs across the Thousand Oaks campus
• Assist in developing and implementing a safety and health strategy across the Thousand Oaks campus
• Have a strong understanding of EHS disciplines and be able to support clients with input from other EHS and site subject matter experts
• Provide expert level assessment support across the campus

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting with development, advancement and implementation of the safety and health programs and strategy across the Thousand Oaks campus
• Advancing core safety and health programs to manage EHS risks including, but not limited to, contractor and industrial safety, environmental compliance, process safety and industrial hygiene.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills; have a strong understanding of safety principles and a proven track record in maturing programs and processes. The position requires the ability to collaborate cross functionally and to influence management across many functions.

Basic Qualifications:

• EHS bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in EHS supporting safety and health programs
• Knowledgeable in chemical and biological manufacturing and laboratory operations
• Familiar with the hierarchy of controls, Safety Data Sheets, and monitoring equipment
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Process driven and action-oriented, with a strong Operational Excellence mindset
• Self-starting with program development and project management experience
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry leading industrial programs
• Experience implementing and supporting safety and health programs
• Proficient in conducting risk assessments and developing sampling strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and influence management
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability to effectively communicate cross functionally

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Shalini L

Email ID: Shalini@UStechsolutionsinc.com

Internal ID: 25-31381