EHS Specialist - Biotech GMP Manufacturing

Orca Bio; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Subsidized lunches

Job summary

Orca Bio is a cutting-edge biotechnology company advancing high-precision cell therapies at our Sacramento manufacturing facilities. The Specialist, EHS role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations across multiple sites.

The position is primarily based at Sac02 (Metro Air Pkwy) with 3–4 days onsite and 1–2 days at Sac01; occasional Bay Area travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 5 years of EHS experience in a GMP environment, preferably in a cell therapy, biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA, EPA, DTSC, CDPH and related regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.
• On-site presence required; willing to work overtime or after-hours as needed.
• Certifications such as OSHA, HAZWOPER, CSP or CHMM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, DTSC, CDPH and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate safety, health, and environmental risks.Coordinate implementation of identified corrective actions or improvements.
• Lead safety committees and represent EHS interests in cross-functional meetings and project teams.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs for employees (HazCom, LOTO, PPE, emergency response, etc.)
• Investigate near-misses, incidents, and injuries, and recommend and track corrective actions. Manage associated documentation and reporting requirements.
• Develop, maintain and update EHS policies, procedures, and documentation
• Manage environmental programs including waste management, air emissions, and wastewater compliance
• Manage the proper handling, storage, disposal, documentation, and regulatory compliance of biohazardous and hazardous wastes
• Track and report safety metrics and environmental data
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning
• Collaborate with leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance
• Maintain EHS documentation, including SDSs, permits, and reporting.
• Lead or support emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Occasional travel to Bay Area HQ may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

Orca Bio is a cutting-edge biotechnology company advancing high-precision cell therapies at our Sacramento manufacturing facilities. The Specialist, EHS role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations across multiple sites.

The position is primarily based at Sac02 (Metro Air Pkwy) with 3–4 days onsite and 1–2 days at Sac01; occasional Bay Area travel may be required.