EHS Specialist I

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Portsmouth is seeking an EHS Specialist I to support the implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs on site. You will engage with manufacturing teams, conduct inspections, deliver training, and help drive improvements while ensuring OSHA and EPA compliance.

This role offers exposure to a biotechnology environment and opportunities to grow within a global life sciences organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of EHS experience in Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, or a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations and applicable EHS requirements.
• Ability to conduct inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• New Hampshire Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator preferred; NH EHS certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day EHS activities through routine floor presence with manufacturing teams.
• Assist with implementing and administering EHS programs, policies and procedures.
• Conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses and action tracking.
• Monitor OSHA, EPA, state and local requirements and company standards.
• Deliver EHS training and safety awareness programmes for employees and contractors.
• Support environmental compliance activities, emergency preparedness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Chemistry

Job description

Location: Portsmouth, NH Shift: Monday-Friday, 1st shift

The EHS Specialist I supports the implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. You will partner with employees, supervisors, and operational teams to promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement across site operations.

What you will get

• The opportunity to contribute to a strong safety culture that protects employees, the environment, and the community.
• Exposure to a broad range of EHS programs and regulatory requirements in a biotechnology environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and support teams.
• Professional growth and development within a global life sciences organization.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives that have a meaningful impact on site performance.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation.
• The satisfaction of supporting work that helps improve and save lives around the world.

What you will do

• Support day-to-day EHS activities through routine floor presence and engagement with manufacturing teams.
• Assist with implementing and administering EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, and action tracking.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company requirements.
• Deliver EHS training and safety awareness programmes for employees and contractors.
• Support environmental compliance activities, emergency preparedness, EHS reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, or another regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• New Hampshire Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator certification preferred; State of New Hampshire EHS certifications are a plus.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.

At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us. Be you.