Environmental Health & Safety

Scorpion Therapeutics; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager in Carpinteria to lead regulatory compliance and safety at the site. You will oversee local, state, and federal EHS obligations and drive continuous improvement in safety programs and training.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 4+ years in EHS, with strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, and DTSC regulations. The position includes on-site responsibilities with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years in EHS, regulatory compliance, or manufacturing in Life Science, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, DTSC regulations.
• Experience with EHS management systems and hazard assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage safety programs, emergency response, hazardous materials, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop EHS training, foster safety culture, and coordinate cross-functional EHS activities.
• Track EHS-related financials.
• Provide remote oversight for other sites.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EHS management

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EHS software

Job description

Role

Site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and safety leadership at the Carpinteria site.

Responsibilities

oversee EHS compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; manage safety programs, emergency response, hazardous materials, and risk assessments; lead incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives; develop EHS training, foster safety culture, and coordinate cross-functional EHS activities; track EHS-related financials; promote sustainability and health initiatives; provide remote oversight for other sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or equivalent; 4+ years in EHS, regulatory compliance, or manufacturing in Life Science, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical sectors; strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, DTSC regulations; experience with EHS management systems and hazard assessments.

Preferred

EHS certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM), GMP environment experience, project management skills, understanding of engineering controls.

High-Value

high-risk manufacturing/laboratory environment, GMP, ISO 14001/45001, emergency response leadership.

Work setup

on-site full-time; occasional travel; day shift.