Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Charles River

$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline required
  • 3-7 years of EHS-related experience depending on education level
  • Proficient in EHS regulations and compliance requirements
  • Experience managing EHS audits and inspections
  • Ability to develop budgets and schedules for EHS initiatives
  • Skilled in training development and delivery for EHS programs

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with EHS regulations at facilities
  • Conduct site audits and track corrective actions
  • Consult with management on regulatory compliance issues
  • Lead formal responses to EHS inspections by regulatory bodies
  • Manage capital projects related to EHS infrastructure
  • Drive progress on EHS initiatives through budget and schedule management

Benefits

  • 401K with employer contributions
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
  • Health and wellness coverage for employees and families
  • Employee support programs for wellbeing
  • Performance-based bonuses and incentives
  • Stock purchase program
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead the integration of safety and sustainability practices across multiple operational sites. This role will support California facilites in Hollister and also several CRADL locations in South San Francisco. The position requires a minimum of two days per week on-site in Hollister, two days per week on-site in South San Franscisco, with the remaining day either on-site or remote, as agreed upon with your manager and in alignment with each location's needs. Time allocation may vary based on project priorities and operational requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and promoting EHS procedures and programs that align with our organizational framework, and embedding a culture of safety to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures targeted toward increasing the safety and protection of the environment for the businesses.
  • Ensure facility compliance with applicable environment health and safety regulations.
  • Implement site audit program of the EHS&S compliance of the site, track and report status of corrective actions, and alerting senior management to developing problems where intervention or oversight is required.
  • Participate in site leadership as a member of the site Leadership Team and conduct reviews at appropriate intervals with facility senior management.
  • Consult with site management and employees on Federal, State, and Local regulatory compliance related issues. Work with site facility management to ensure proper training programs are established with regards to environmental and health and safety compliance.
  • Responsible for timely submission of environmental reports and permits to local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
  • Work with site Leadership and Site/Global Procurement to develop cost savings initiatives to ensure business continuity and best in class service pricing.
  • Provide lead support and formal response to EHS agency inspections conducted by local, state and federal regulatory bodies.
  • Manage moderate size capital infrastructure projects from inception to completion including regulated areas.
  • Develop program budgets and schedules in support of EHS&S initiatives including platform tools (e.g. Enablon).
  • Monitor and drive progress of EHS&S projects and programs, maintaining budgets and schedules.
  • Consult with Corporate Engineering, Company management and workplace staff to identify and resolve potential EHS&S issues through engineering design changes or other means necessary, such as Facilities controls, risk assessments.
  • Clarify, define, and assist in enforcement and application of Agency and Company policies and practices.
  • Support and affirm the Company policy of Equal Opportunity through Affirmative Action.
  • Partner with site leadership to address audit findings from clients, regulatory agencies, or internal CRL audits.
  • Develop and provide EHS&S training to staff and contractors including SOP and EHS&S policy training.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience will qualify candidates for one of the following:

EHS Specialist

Candidates must possess one of the following combinations of education/experience:

  • Master's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
  • Associate's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety.

Senior EHS Specialist
Candidates must possess one of the following combinations of education/experience:

  • Master's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
  • Associate's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum of nine (9) years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety.

COMPENSATION DATA
The pay range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. Please note the range covers levels Specialist and Senior Specialist, salary will depend on level, in addition to factors such as experience, skills, and certification.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

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