Sr EHS Specialist (Onsite - Acton, MA)
About The Position
The Senior EHS Specialist (Generalist) is responsible for assisting in developing, implementing, and sustaining environmental, health, and safety programs in support of a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role supports the entire Acton Campus for office, distribution center, warehouse, research, development, quality and manufacturing operations. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture aligned with FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on EHS professional with strong regulatory knowledge, sound technical judgment, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 5-8+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting audits and inspections (OSHA, MADEP, EPA, FDA, ISO).
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Ability to work independently under minimal guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cleanroom, lab, or GMP manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with Massachusetts-specific environmental and safety regulations.
- Experience implementing or supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 systems.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, MassDEP, and applicable local regulations, including: Hazard Communication, Electrical Safety / LOTO, Machine Guarding, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Emergency Response.
- Interpret and apply EHS requirements within a medical device manufacturing and R&D environment.
- Support FDA and ISO-related audits (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) as they relate to EHS.
- Assist in Developing, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, procedures, and training materials.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Manage environmental programs including hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, and chemical management.
- Maintain EHS metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadership review.
- Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Facilities to identify and mitigate EHS risks.
- Support management of change (MOC) processes from an EHS perspective.
- Deliver EHS training for new hires and existing employees (classroom and shop-floor).
- Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to site leadership.
- Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, visibility, and coaching.
- Support contractor safety programs and permitting (hot work, confined space, etc.).
- Review EHS requirements for vendors and service providers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Additional employee wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
