Safety Specialist

Description

• Conduct routine workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and trend analysis; recommend corrective/preventive actions and drive closure.
• Take ownership of assigned EHS program elements such as HazCom, Waste Management, Emergency Preparedness, Contractor Safety, Chemical Management, IIPP, Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, and PPE programs.
• Maintain and manage records/documentation required by OSHA, DOT, NJDEP, and Corporate requirements, including waste manifests, audits, permits, reporting, and training.
• Support execution and reporting of Corporate EHS Annual Plan, site EHS KPIs, and site EHS improvement plans.
• Proactively partner with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, QC, SCM, MSAT, and QA to embed safety into daily work and continuous improvement systems.
• Perform workplace injury/illness case management support and interface with providers/insurers as needed.
• Provide EHS guidance and support for non-routine work, projects, shutdown work, and contractor activities.
• Champion prevention culture, employee engagement, accountability, and operational excellence in EHS.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain EHS training content to support regulatory requirements and employee competency.

Requirements

• Emergency response experience; First Aid/CPR certified.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910, EPA, DOT, NJDEP, and ability to interpret/apply requirements in GMP biotech manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; PowerPoint/Adobe/SharePoint experience preferred.
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority across all levels.
• Experience with Worker’s Compensation case management within New Jersey preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, biotech, pharma, CDMO, or equivalent regulated environment required.
• Certification or progress toward professional certification (ASP/CSP/CHMM/etc.) preferred.
• Ability to lead structured problem solving, causal factor analysis, risk assessments, and JHA development.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Short and long-term disability
• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance