EHS Specialist

ProBio • Pennington, NJ

9d • $60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As part of ProBio’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) department, the EHS Specialist reports to the Sr. EHS Manager and helps ensure facility operations comply with company EHS policies, procedures, and programs, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role develops, implements, and monitors programs that support a safe and compliant workplace; assesses unsafe conditions and acts; designs preventive measures; and helps ensure regulatory compliance. The specialist leads employee EHS training and develops programs and methods for measuring workplace EHS standards. The role collaborates across departments to promote safety awareness, organizational goals, and employee well-being.

The position also administers safety programs, oversees hazardous and medical waste programs, manages safety and environmental reporting, and drives inspection and audit processes. It supports incident response and investigation, visitor and contractor safety, permitting for higher-risk work, emergency planning, PPE assessments, and hazard analyses. The specialist works with site leadership and other functions to implement and update site EHS programs and promote a proactive safety culture.

ProBio is a global CDMO providing services from discovery to GMP for plasmids, antibodies, and cell and gene therapies. The estimated pay range for this role is $60,000–$90,000, depending on experience and skill set.

Requirements

• Three to five years of work experience in EHS or a related role.
• Knowledge of state and federal EHS workplace guidelines.
• Knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols and the legal repercussions of workplace accidents.
• Ability to read and interpret legal, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents.
• Familiarity with job-site equipment and products.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work well with teams.
• Clear and effective communication, including strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to remain calm and clear-headed during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or a related field; preferred but not essential.
• EHS certifications such as First Aid/CPR/AED, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor programs to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Assess the workplace for unsafe conditions and acts, design preventive measures, and support compliance with EHS regulations.
• Lead EHS training sessions and design EHS programs and methods for measuring workplace EHS standards.
• Administer safety programs that empower employees and encourage engagement in EHS.
• Oversee hazardous and medical waste programs.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit required safety and environmental reports.
• Drive safety and environmental inspections and audits.
• Lead the site’s Safety Champion and Safety Observation Tour programs.
• Champion the site’s 3 Tier Safety Meeting format.
• Serve as liaison for government agencies and company vendors associated with EHS programs.
• Initiate site incident response and investigations, including scene control, containment, initial root cause analysis, and identification of corrective actions.
• Support the visitor and contractor safety program.
• Engage visitors and contractors to determine work qualifications and issue relevant EHS programs and permits, including hot work, confined space, lifting operations, and excavation permits.
• Implement site-based EHS policies, procedures, and programs, and update and present new or revised materials as needed.
• Work with Facility Engineering, Operations (Facility), Security, and site leadership to develop and implement facility emergency action plans.
• Initiate PPE assessments, Risk Analysis, and Job Hazard Analysis to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Monitor safety and emergency equipment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work with leadership to develop and enforce EHS goals and strategies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture within the organization.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal assistance
• Supplemental pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• Commuter benefits
• Well-being initiatives
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed