Environmental Health Safety Specialist

i‑Pharm Consulting; Detroit (MI); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

i‑Pharm Consulting is seeking an EHS Specialist to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Detroit, MI. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams to protect people, products, and the environment while ensuring cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, incident investigations, industrial hygiene, regulatory reporting,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree with 3–7 years in pharma/regulated manufacturing EHS.
• Experience with chemical handling, hazardous materials management, and EHS programs.
• Familiarity with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incidents, and compliance audits.
• ASP/CSP/CHMM/CIH preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Facilities.
• Maintain OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable regulatory compliance.
• Participate in process safety and risk management for hazardous materials.
• Conduct routine EHS inspections and audits and drive corrective actions.
• Support industrial hygiene programs and exposure monitoring.
• Assist with environmental compliance programs: air, waste, water, storage.
• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Promote safety culture through engagement and risk reduction initiatives.
• Deliver EHS training on manufacturing, handling, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product introductions, transfers, and capital projects by mitigating EHS risks.
• Monitor contractor activities and maintain SDS systems and regulatory docs.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Industrial hygiene monitoring

EHS training

Cross-functional collaboration

OSHA/EPA regulations

Environmental programs

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Professional certifications ASP/CSP/CHMM/CIH

Experience in GMP/regulated environments

Tools

SDS management

Regulatory reporting tools

Jobbeschreibung

The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs within a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, API, specialty chemical, or highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role works closely with operations, engineering, facilities, quality, and technical teams to help ensure the protection of employees, contractors, visitors, products, and the environment while maintaining compliance with applicable EHS regulations, industry standards, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

The EHS Specialist serves as a key resource for site EHS activities, assisting with regulatory compliance, risk assessments, training, incident investigations, industrial hygiene initiatives, and environmental programs supporting pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management systems across pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Facilities teams to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into daily operations.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations governing pharmaceutical, API, and chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in process safety and risk management initiatives involving hazardous materials, chemical reactions, flammable solvents, potent compounds, and manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct routine EHS inspections, audits, and compliance assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Support industrial hygiene programs, including exposure monitoring and assessments for APIs, HPAPIs, solvents, powders, cleaning agents, and other workplace hazards.
• Assist in managing environmental compliance programs related to air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, and chemical storage.
• Participate in incident investigations involving manufacturing processes, laboratory operations, utility systems, and chemical handling activities, supporting root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, hazard recognition, and proactive risk reduction initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments including JHAs, PHAs, HAZOPs, FMEAs, and PSSRs for manufacturing processes and operational activities.
• Support EHS programs such as Hazard Communication, Process Safety Management, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Contractor Safety, and Chemical Hygiene.
• Deliver and coordinate EHS training related to pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical handling, hazardous materials management, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, facility modifications, and capital projects by helping identify and mitigate EHS risks.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with site safety requirements and established procedures.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems, chemical inventories, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, permit compliance activities, and environmental recordkeeping requirements.
• Participate in site safety committees and support initiatives designed to improve safety performance and compliance metrics.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 3-7 years of EHS experience within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, API, fine chemical, specialty chemical, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing processes, hazardous materials management, and EHS compliance programs.
• Working knowledge of risks associated with pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, solvent handling, potent compounds, and laboratory operations.
• Experience conducting workplace risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments and associated EHS requirements.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience supporting industrial hygiene monitoring, chemical exposure assessments, containment programs, and engineering controls is highly desirable.
• Experience with environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, ESG reporting, or permitting activities is a plus.

Preferred Background:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience within API, specialty chemical, biologics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments strongly desired.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and cGMP requirements.
• Strong communication, training, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while supporting EHS compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.