EHS Specialist (Environment, Health & Safety)

GenScript • Piscataway, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an early-career role supporting EHS operations at our New Jersey research labs. Working under the direction of the Senior EHS Specialist, you'll carry out routine inspections, recordkeeping, and chemical, waste, and training tasks. The role is hands-on, with daily time in labs, warehouses, and project areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of EHS, laboratory, or related experience.
• Basic understanding of lab safety, PPE, and chemical handling; lab coursework or lab work experience preferred.
• Willingness to complete OSHA 30, RCRA hazardous waste, and DOT hazmat training.
• Highly motivated and dependable on follow-through, with a track record of taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to results.
• Organized and comfortable working in labs and around construction.

Nice To Haves

• lab coursework or lab work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned inspections using checklists, including eyewash and safety shower checks, fire extinguisher checks, and waste accumulation area checks. Record findings and report them to the Senior EHS Specialist.
• Update the chemical inventory and SDS library, and help labs with chemical labeling.
• Schedule waste pickups with vendors and prepare waste paperwork for review. After completing training and receiving sign-off, serve as a backup signer for hazardous waste manifests.
• Schedule new-hire EHS orientation and keep training records up to date.
• Check that contractors have signed in and have the required documents and approved permits on file before work begins.
• Take initial incident and near-miss reports and photos and pass them to the Senior EHS Specialist.
• Enter data into EHS records, including OSHA logs, NJ Right to Know, and corrective action trackers, under review.
• Help with emergency drills, PPE distribution, and safety committee logistics.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
• paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• legal assistance
• supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• commuter benefits
• well-being initiatives
• peer-to-peer recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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