Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Genezen; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genezen is looking for an EHS Specialist in Indianapolis, responsible for managing environmental health and safety programs in a biomanufacturing setting. This role includes risk assessments, compliance management, and promoting a safety culture across the organization, making it crucial for continuous improvement in gene therapy operations.

Benefits

Paid vacation days based on tenure

401(k) plan with company match

Choice of healthcare plans

FSA and HSA programs

Employer-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related work experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage EHS programs, ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate EHS training and facilitate risk assessments.
• Serve as site Emergency Coordinator for incidents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health/Safety, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Indianapolis, IN

The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures.

WORKING AT GENEZEN

Manypeople have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work. Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.

JOB SUMMARY

The EHS Specialist is responsible for managing EHS programs, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in a cell and gene therapy biomanufacturing environment. The EHS Specialist plays a key role in the operations of Genezen by promoting a safety and continuous improvement culture across all levels of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and manage EHS programs including emergency preparation (CPR/first aid, spill response), chemical hygiene, biosafety plan, contractor safety, bloodborne pathogens, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management and wastewater treatment
• Facilitate EHS related risk assessments as they pertain to new equipment or process introduction
• Maintain EHS leading indicator reporting through proactive engagement and analysis. Maintain incident and injury record reporting system
• Manage vendor programs including hazardous waste & biological waste management and pest control
• Coordinate and deploy formal and informal EHS training. Includes both external training vendors and/or develop internal training.
• Serve as site Emergency Coordinator for incidents, personnel injury or fire response. Implement and drive meaningful corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Manage municipal, state, and federal permitting requirements for a biological manufacturing facility
• Represent Genezen during applicable regulatory or client audits and inspections
• Manage annual EHS budget
• Supports site continuous improvement initiates use of tools and dashboards
• Listen, respond, and implement continuous improvement ideas
• Supports daily visual management meetings
• Leads proactive-learning activities such as After Action Reviews, cross-functional workshops, and kaizen events

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of government regulations and industry standards, including OSHA, RCRA, DO
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with quality system compliance
• Interest in human factors & system safety (aka human & organizational performance)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health/Safety, Engineering or related field
• 2-4 years related work experience
• Experience working in biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility
• Experience working in a lab safety environment
• Thorough knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations
• Lab Safety & Biosafety experience, such as professional course work or work towards a Registered Biosafety Professional Certificate
• Lean/Continuous Improvement certification or professional level coursework (Yellow Belt)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Positive attitude, service oriented, and willingness/ability to learn
• Skilled in humble inquiry and creating a psychologically safe work environment
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and cross-functional team building skills
• Ability to teach and train others
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to track multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
• Openness to change and flexible for shifting project priorities
• Work independently with minimal supervision and direction
• Skilled in meeting facilitation and effectiveness
• Curiosity and creative problem solving

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally required to work in a GMP clean room environment with personal protective equipment/aseptic gowning
• Regularly required to work around equipment and typical utilities seen in pharmaceutical facilities
• Spending time on the floor during activity execution is required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• In the performance of the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate using telephone and e-mail.

GENEZEN'S CURES VALUE-BASED COMPETENCIES

Committed to Science
We are committed toscientific excellence, staying current with industry developments, making data-driven decisions, and pursuing innovation to advance healthcare.

Urgency in action for the patients
We operate with urgency and a commitment to delivering timely treatments to patients by accelerating our partners' programs.

Resilience & Grit in operations
We are committed to overcoming challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for success.

Execute with Excellence & Integrity
We are dedicated to delivering quality results and upholding ethical principals.

Solutions driven for our partners
We are committed to being a proactive, collaborative, creative and open-minded partner.

GENEZEN'S BENEFITS

• Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary, vested immediately
• Choice of several healthcare plans
• FSA and HSA programs
• Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance
• Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Genezen participates in EVerify.
• Genezen is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Genezen has operates two locations: one in Fishers, Indiana and the second in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Fishers is a suburb of Indianapolis. Fishers was named the #1 place to live in the US by Money Magazine in 2017 for its livability, safety and entrepreneurship. Fishers is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana and is dedicated to supporting a high quality of life for all its residents. Nearby Indianapolis is home to professional and college sports teams, the Indy 500, a growing art community and the world’s largest children’s museum--to name just a few reasons why this area is a great place to live.

Lexington, Massachusetts, located just northwest of Boston, is renowned as a historic suburb with a rich cultural heritage. It boasts picturesque New England charm, tree-lined streets, and a vibrant community. Known for its pivotal role in the American Revolution, Lexington offers visitors and residents alike a blend of historical landmarks, modern amenities, and a strong sense of community pride.

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