EHS Specialist I

Lonza • Portsmouth, NH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist I supports the implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. The role partners with employees, supervisors, and operational teams to promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement across site operations.

The position supports day-to-day EHS activities through routine floor presence and engagement with manufacturing teams. It assists with EHS programs, policies, and procedures; workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments; incident reporting and investigations; regulatory compliance; employee and contractor training; environmental compliance; emergency preparedness; reporting; and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and works Monday through Friday on first shift. It offers exposure to a broad range of EHS programs and regulatory requirements in a biotechnology environment, collaboration across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and support teams, and professional growth within a global life sciences organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in biotechnology, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or another regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• New Hampshire Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator certification is preferred.
• State of New Hampshire EHS certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day EHS activities through routine floor presence and engagement with manufacturing teams.
• Assist with implementing and administering EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, and action tracking.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company requirements.
• Deliver EHS training and safety awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Support environmental compliance activities, emergency preparedness, EHS reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development within a global life sciences organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level