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A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking an EHS Officer to ensure employee safety and compliance with regulations. The candidate will develop programs, conduct training, and work with various regulatory agencies. Ideal for professionals with a safety management background who excel in organizational skills and detail-oriented tasks.
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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them.No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences.
We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.
About the Role
This role covers Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) responsibilities at Altasciences CDMO Philadelphia, LLC site operations.
What You'll Do Here
Developing, implementing, and overseeing EHS programs and policies
Safeguarding employees' health and safety.
Evaluating work environments for risks and hazards.
Promoting workplace safety and environmental compliance.
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Conducting regular EHS internal audits.
Providing regular EHS training to the site staff.
Managing and tracking state and federal level EHS related permits and certifications,
Implementing EHS continuous improvement initiatives,
Interacting with regulatory agencies at local, state and federal levels (OSHA, EPA, PADEP),
Monitoring and assessing new and updated local, state and federal level EHS regulations,
Coordinating with other Altasciences network and corporate EHS policies and initiatives,
Reporting and monitoring site EHS performance metrics.
Chairs and leads the site Safety Committee
Chairs and holds regular meetings with the Safety Committee.
Oversee train and manage performance and development of safety team.
Develop and execute EHS plans according to local, state and federal level regulations and corporate policies.
Enforce EHS policies to establish a strong EHS Culture.
Inspect equipment and facilities to observe possible unsafe conditions.
Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and work closely with Human Resources to process worker’s compensation claims, as applicable,
Recommend solutions to EHS issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures,
Report on EHS awareness, escalation of issues, and performance metrics,
Act as the key contact for interactions with regulatory agencies at local, state and federal levels e.g., EPA, OSHA, DEA, PADEP,
Conduct internal audits and evaluate workplace EHS practices for compliance with corporate policies and regulations.
Implement workplace EHS processes and procedures that help protect employees from potentially hazardous conditions,
Investigate EHS incidents to identify causes and effects including proactive prevention measures,
Conduct regular training sessions on EHS practices and regulations,
Develop EHS emergency response plans.
Collect and report on environmental data and samples as required,
Apply knowledge of industrial EHS regulations to ensure safe and healthy working environments,
Conduct waste management controls and monitoring in close coordination with off-site waste management contractor.
Records and submits meeting minutes for all Safety Meetings.
What You'll Need to Succeed
BSc/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred.
Continuous Education and Training Certification on EHS subjects is a plus.
Proven experience as an EHS officer.
In depth working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and PADEP regulations and procedures,
Working knowledge of EHS related regulatory inspection management,
Working knowledge of EHS related OSHA/EPA regulatory inspection management,
Working knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus,
Working knowledge of risk-management principles and practices,
Working knowledge of EHS accident and incident investigations,
Working knowledge of hazardous waste management practices,
Experience in writing EHS reports and policies,
Familiarity with conducting EHS data analysis and reporting of performance metrics,
Proficient in Microsoft Office,
Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus,
Outstanding organizational skills,
Diligent with great attention to detail
Ability to present and explain EHS subjects.
What We Offer:
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance & TelehealthPrograms
Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:
Training & Development Programs
Employee Referral BonusProgram
Annual Performance Review
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Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!