EHS Specialist I — Biotech Safety & Compliance

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an EHS Specialist I for our Portsmouth, NH site. The role supports the implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health and Safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and company standards.

You will partner with operators, supervisors and teams to promote a safe, environmentally responsible workplace and drive continuous improvement on site operations. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in safety or related field and 1–3 years of EHS experience in regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 programs for employees and contractors.
• Support environmental compliance activities, emergency preparedness, EHS reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Inspection & risk assessment

Incident investigation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline

NH Hazardous Waste Coordinator certification (preferred)

State NH EHS certifications are a plus

Job description

Lonza is seeking an EHS Specialist I for our Portsmouth, NH site. The role supports the implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health and Safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and company standards.

You will partner with operators, supervisors and teams to promote a safe, environmentally responsible workplace and drive continuous improvement on site operations. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in safety or related field and 1–3 years of EHS experience in regulated