Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist II

Veranova L P • Devens, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity. Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients. The EHS Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving site safety programs to protect employees, contractors, and visitors. This role partners with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to identify hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, deliver safety training, and foster a strong safety culture throughout the organization. This is an on-site role at our Devens, MA site with expected hours 8AM-5PM M-F.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS related position
• Knowledge of occupational safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies, and safety management systems.
• Experience supporting or managing safety programs, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and training skills with the ability to influence safe work practices at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time while in plant, reaching, handling, twisting, and bending spine at waist if operating equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, or regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain site safety programs, policies, and initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations; recommend and implement corrective actions to reduce workplace risks.
• Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage contractor safety programs, including onboarding, training, and verification of site-specific safety requirements.
• Develop and deliver safety training on topics such as hazard recognition, PPE, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response planning, and employee awareness programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits.
• Access to mental health resources and wellness programs.
• Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship.
• Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.

What This Job Offers

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