Onsite EHS Lead — Risk & Compliance Expert (San Diego)

WuXi AppTec; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi AppTec in San Diego, CA seeks an EHS professional to support compliance and risk management for the STA and HD Bioscience divisions. This on-site role focuses on developing programs, conducting audits, training staff, and managing hazardous materials and environmental issues.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of related experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and certifications such as CHMM, CSP, or CIH. Travel is modest and the position requires strong data and SOP development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Science required; Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene preferred
• CHMM, CSP, CIH certifications are preferred
• Experience maintaining day-to-day health, safety, emergency response, and environmental compliance and security activities

Responsibilities

• Recommend process and equipment improvements to minimize hazards
• Develop written programs and SOPs to define procedures
• Lead and conduct employee training and emergency preparedness programs
• Maintain a training matrix for program elements
• Assist with EHS audits/inspections and corrective actions
• Assist with EHS management systems development and SOP drafting
• Assist labs with SOP implementation and compliance
• Manage hazardous waste including waste characterization and inspections
• Assist with industrial hygiene projects and exposure assessments
• Support incident investigations and metric tracking
• Align safety initiatives with business drivers

Skills

Safety compliance

EHS training

Industrial hygiene

Audit support

SOP development

Emergency response

HazMat handling

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Science

CHMM

CSP

CIH

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

WuXi AppTec in San Diego, CA seeks an EHS professional to support compliance and risk management for the STA and HD Bioscience divisions. This on-site role focuses on developing programs, conducting audits, training staff, and managing hazardous materials and environmental issues.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of related experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and certifications such as CHMM, CSP, or CIH. Travel is modest and the position requires strong data and SOP development skills.