EHS Specialist

Nature and Scope

The EHS Specialist is responsible for maintaining and improving current Environmental Health and Safety programs in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment through implementation of identified EHS strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Prepare, maintain, and follow procedures for the EHS systems and associated processes to adhere to company, OSHA, DEA and other federal, state, local requirements.

• Partner with EHS Management to audit EHS systems to baseline compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Regularly perform safety inspections of all NY facilities, assessing risk, documenting hazards, implementing and overseeing corrective actions to continuously build knowledge to ongoing EHS strategies.

• Identifies improvements and relevant controls in various situations and proposes resolutions with approval from management.

• Assists in Incident Management procedures, including maintenance and updates to all OSHA documentation (300 lot, 300A, 301), effectively manage injury claims, incident investigation, follow up interviews with applicable personnel, and implementing mitigating actions.

• Assist with the development and enhancement of EHS programs and policies including policy revisions/updates/ annual reviews

• Maintain, update, and manage EHS trainings of personnel, including employee curriculums, course assignments, medical surveillance programs, and close-out of EHS trainings in a timely manner.

• Partner with EHS Management to develop Safety Data Sheets, oversee review and approval process for generated safety data sheets, assist with maintain Safety Data Sheet database.

• Issuance, training and management of personal protective equipment throughout the sites.

• Serve as first responder, incident commander with physical presence at all New York facilities

• Assist with overseeing emergency response programs (Hazmat, First Aid/CPR/AED teams) including training/drills, and certification requirements.

• Maintain compliance with waste management requirements and policies, coordinating pick-ups, weekly RCRA inspections of waste storage areas, ensuring proper labeling and inventory management.

• Perform tasks assuring DEA compliance including oversight and maintenance of controlled substance documentation – receiving logs, inventory cards, transfer documentation, and room access logs, etc.

• Compile and maintain all required records for EHS reporting including OSHA and environmental monitoring reports.  Interface with EHS regulatory agencies as needed.

• Partner with EHS management to oversee safety committee activities including monthly safety meetings

• Demonstrate continuous efforts for alignment of all sites under guidelines of EHS Management.

• Applies practical knowledge to job area using prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems. 

• Works under moderate supervision or with clear direction, with some latitude for independent judgement.

• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Education Requirements and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 -5 years equivalent experience in an EHS related role.

• Must be familiar with EHS regulations and standards

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.

• Effective written oral and written communication skills, acute attention to detail, excellent time and project management skills, and the drive to complete projects thoroughly as required, as is the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-changing work environment.

• Must have good interpersonal relationship skills, strong presentation skills, and process improvement skills, as well as strong cross functional teamwork skills. Must be able to think outside of the box.

• Ability to clearly and concisely express thoughts in written procedures, protocols, and reports. Ability to write procedures that clearly define required tasks. Ability to proofread other’s work for accuracy. Ability to generate presentations/reports to explain and/or analyze areas of responsibility.

• Comfortable working in production environment with multiple priorities. Works efficiently in a team.

• Role models a “Can Do” attitude. Reinforces positive approach in daily group activities. Readily adapts to changing job duties. Establishes culture that emphasizes responsiveness.

• Ability to teach others EHS principles, ability to analyze data to identify trends and establish corrective actions.

• Ability to travel to all ARI sites in Brea to perform EHS & DEA related tasks.

Physical Environment and Requirements

• Physically able to wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.  PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees. 

• Employees must maintain a clean-shaven appearance each working shift to wear tight-fitting respirators properly.

• Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Expected Salary Range:

$80,000 - $85,000

The salary range, displayed is the  minimum and maximum annual salary range of compensation for the role that the employer in good faith believes to be accurate at the time of the posting of an advertisement for the role.  Actual compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, education, knowledge, skills and experience.

American Regent also offers a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare, life insurance, profit sharing, paid time off, matching 401k as well as a wide range of other benefits.

American Regent celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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