EHS / Safety Specialist – Biotech Industry (on site)

Soltech PR; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Soltech PR is seeking an experienced EHS / Safety Specialist to support a client in the biotechnology industry. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience, preferably in biotech, pharma, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing.

You will implement and oversee site EHS programs, conduct risk assessments and incident investigations, ensure OSHA compliance, and train staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant EHS/Safety experience.
• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement site EHS and workplace safety programs.
• Conduct safety assessments, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Support OSHA compliance, safety procedures, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide EHS guidance and training to employees, contractors, and project teams.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend controls and risk mitigation measures.
• Support emergency preparedness and continuous improvement of site safety performance.

Skills

EHS Experience

OSHA knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessments & investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedEHS / Safety Specialistto support a client within the biotechnology industry. The ideal candidate will have5+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience, preferably within biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities / Scope of Work:

• Support and implement siteEHS and workplace safety programs.
• Conduct safety assessments, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• SupportOSHA compliance, safety procedures, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide EHS guidance and training to employees, contractors, and project teams.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate controls and risk mitigation measures.
• Support emergency preparedness and continuous improvement of site safety performance.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant EHS/Safety experience.
• Experience inbiotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated manufacturingstrongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and industry safety practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Job Details:

Contract Duration: 6 months +

Location: On Site (East, Puerto Rico)

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Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-impact project in the pharmaceutical sector with a respected and growing firm. At SoltechPR, we value our people and are committed to offering meaningful work, professional development, and a supportive team environment. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a major construction initiative in the regulated industry, we’d love to hear from you.