EHS Specialist

Orano; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orano Med, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is advancing radiopharmaceutical manufacturing under strict EHS controls. The EHS Specialist will implement and monitor Environmental Health & Safety programs in a GMP setting, ensuring NRC, FDA, DOT, OSHA, and EPA compliance while fostering a safety-first culture.

The role supports radiation safety activities, conducts risk assessments, and collaborates with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to uphold ALARA principles and regulatory recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience ensuring NRC/FDA/DOT/OSHA/EPA/state regulatory compliance.
• Experience with radiation safety, dosimetry, contamination surveys, waste management.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training tailored to radiopharmaceutical production.
• Monitor radiation safety programs, including dosimetry, contamination surveys, exposure tracking, and waste management.
• Support Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) activities and assist with maintaining compliance with RAM license conditions.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses; recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, transport, and disposal of radioactive and hazardous materials in accordance with NRC, DOT, and EPA requirements.
• Investigate EHS incidents, near misses, and deviations, document findings and lead root cause analysis.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to ensure compliance with FDA cGMP and ALARA principles.
• Maintain records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies (NRC, OSHA, EPA, state regulators).
• Provide EHS training and mentorship to manufacturing staff to promote a culture of continuous safety improvement.

Skills

Radiation safety

NRC compliance

Regulatory compliance

GMP experience

Job description

Orano Med, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing new therapies against cancer. Based on its unique expertise in the extraction and purification of lead-212 (Pb-212) and radiolabeling technologies, Orano Med is developing innovative Pb-212-based treatments which consist of selectively destroying cancer cells while limiting the impact on surrounding healthy cells.

With a solid portfolio of development projects covering a diverse range of biological molecules capable of recognizing and targeting various forms of cancerous tumors, and a reliable supply chain for Pb-212, Orano Med aims to become a leader in targeted alpha therapies, in particular addressing needs of patients currently without effective therapeutic solutions among the existing approaches

Position Summary

The EHS Specialist will be responsible for supporting safe, compliant, and efficient radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations by implementing, monitoring, and improving Environmental Health & Safety programs. This role ensures compliance with NRC, FDA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations, while fostering a strong safety culture in a highly regulated GMP environment. Shift will be Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training tailored to radiopharmaceutical production.
• Monitor radiation safety programs, including dosimetry, contamination surveys, exposure tracking, and waste management.
• Support Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) activities and assist with maintaining compliance with RAM license conditions.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses; recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, transport, and disposal of radioactive and hazardous materials in accordance with NRC, DOT, and EPA requirements.
• Investigate EHS incidents, near misses, and deviations, document findings and lead root cause analysis.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to ensure compliance with FDA cGMP and ALARA principles.
• Maintain records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies (NRC, OSHA, EPA, state regulators).

Provide EHS training and mentorship to manufacturing staff to promote a culture of continuous safety improvement.