EHS Specialist

LSC, Life Science Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LSC, Life Science Consultants is seeking an EHS Specialist to join a leading pharmaceutical site in Cork on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on environmental management, regulatory compliance, and site abatement systems.

You will report to the EHS Manager and drive incident investigations, audits, and continuous improvements. Ideal candidates hold a relevant Environmental/Science/Engineering degree with 5+ years in pharma/biotech, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to work

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pharma/biotech or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws and EHS standards.
• Experience with EPA and local regulatory authorities.
• ISO14001/ISO45001 experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental programmes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage Environmental matters related to IE Licence and monitoring.
• Serve as primary site contact for EPA.
• Maintain 100% site compliance with Environmental and Dangerous Goods laws.
• Prepare EHS reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee site abatement systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Lead audits and programme reviews for permits and policies.
• Implement EH&S training and update policies as required.
• Support site culture of EH&S and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Decision making

Proactive

Stakeholder management

Education

Environmental/Science/Engineering or EHS degree

Tools

ISO14001

ISO45001

EPA regulatory knowledge

Job description

Are you ready to be at the forefront of biotechnology excellence?
LSC have a fantastic contract opportunity for an EHS Specialist to join a leading pharmaceutical company at their state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Cork. This organisation is committed to developing innovative, life-changing treatments while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient focus.
If you have 5 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and are ready to take the next step in your career, if this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you.
Contract | Cork | Duration: 12 months

ABOUT THE PROJECT - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the EHS Manager, the Senior EH&S Specialist (Environmental) will Lead the design, implementation, maintenance and review of Environmental programmes to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and industry requirements.
• Responsible for the management of all environmental matters relating to the Industrial Emissions (IED) Licence ensuring monitoring requirements are adhered to for environmental emissions (air, groundwater, noise, wastewater and surface water).
• Primary site contact for the EPA.
• Responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to maintain 100% site compliance with all relevant legislation & EHS standards (for Environmental and Dangerous Goods).
• Responsible for the preparation of EHS reports as required for both internal and external groups e.g. Corporate reporting requirements, EPA annual reporting for the IE Licence.
• Overall responsibility (system owner) for the site abatement systems including the onsite Wastewater treatment Plant and Carbon Abatement System - lead improvements of abatement equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring monitoring and calibrations requirements are performed as per Licence and other requirements.
• Owner of the Environmental budget including Waste and Outside Services.
• Supervisor of the wastewater laboratory ensuring its operated in accordance with the EPA guidelines and good laboratory practice.
• Responsible for the Total Waste Management Contract for the site.
• Direct reports include Environmental Specialist and Waste Technical Representative.
• Lead Incident investigation, determining root cause analysis and developing preventative actions
• Lead or key participant in audits and programme reviews to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure there are effective EH&S Compliance communication & training program for EH&S activities in addition to updating policies and procedures as/when required.
• Support continued evolution of site EH&S, compliance and Sustainability culture through effective communication and participation.
• Perform to high standards at all times in compliance with EH&S Standards.

ABOUT YOU - ARE YOUR SKILLS A MATCH?

• A relevant third level qualification in Environmental, Science, Engineering or EH&S, with at least 5 years' experience.
• Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in both Environmental and Dangerous Goods along with previous experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (EPA, Local Authorities etc.)
• Strong EHS general/technical knowledge and experience in the Pharma industry or equivalent
• Highly proactive, mature judgement and decision making ability * Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Self-directed & demonstrated efficient work methods, problem solving skills & ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience working to ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards
• Strong collaborator with a proven track and a strong networker able of leveraging EHS&S expertise on and off site. This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions

Note: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity, you will need to hold a Stamp 1G or Stamp 4 visa to apply.