Biotech EHS Leader - GMP & Biosafety Expert

BioSpace; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave after 3 months

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account / Health-sA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Commuter benefits

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Sr. EHS Manager to lead the site EHS program for a biologics/CDMO, covering plasmids, viral vectors, and GMP manufacturing.

The role ensures full regulatory compliance and drives a strong safety culture across labs, pilot, and GMP suites. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of EHS experience in biotech/pharma, with knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations, BMBL, and biosafety standards, plus cross-functional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• 10+ years of EHS experience with site-level responsibility in biotech/pharma/CDMO or similar regulated environment.
• Strongly preferred: experience with biologics or viral vector operations (plasmid DNA, lentivirus, BSL-2 labs, GMP manufacturing).
• Solid knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, RCRA, basic CAA/CWA requirements, DOT HazMat; familiarity with biosafety standards (BMBL, NIH Guidelines).

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the site EHS system under OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and NJ rules.
• Develop, maintain, and implement EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Lead environmental compliance: waste, wastewater, air emissions, reporting, and NJDEP permits.
• Oversee biosafety programs for BSL-2 plasmid and lentiviral operations.
• Ensure safe handling of viral vectors, biological materials, chemicals, LN2, and compressed gases.
• Plan and coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and occupational health programs.
• Lead EHS risk assessments, investigations, and CAPA; track EHS KPIs.
• Deliver EHS onboarding and refresher training; maintain floor presence.
• Represent EHS during audits, inspections, and site visits; support quality/tech agreements.
• Own the site Emergency Response Plan and coordinate drills.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Practical EHS solutions

Education

Bachelor’s or above in Environmental Science/OSH/Industrial Hygiene/Engineering/Biology

Job description

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Sr. EHS Manager to lead the site EHS program for a biologics/CDMO, covering plasmids, viral vectors, and GMP manufacturing.

The role ensures full regulatory compliance and drives a strong safety culture across labs, pilot, and GMP suites. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of EHS experience in biotech/pharma, with knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations, BMBL, and biosafety standards, plus cross-functional communication skills.