Senior EHS Manager — Biotech GMP & Biosafety Leader

GenScript; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

PTO & holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Senior EHS Manager to establish, lead, and continuously improve the EHS program for a single-site biologics and GMP CDMO, covering plasmid DNA, viral vectors and biologics manufacturing.

You will ensure full regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and NJ state/local rules, support client and corporate requirements, and drive a strong safety culture across labs, pilot, and GMP suites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 10+ years of EHS experience with site-level responsibility in biotech/pharma/CDMO or similar regulated environment.
• Experience with biologics or viral vector operations (BSL-2) preferred.
• Certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, or RBP/CBSP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the site EHS Management System in compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and NJ regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and implement EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Lead environmental compliance: hazardous waste, wastewater, air emissions, Tier II/SARA reporting, and NJDEP permits.
• Lead or support biosafety programs for BSL-2 / BSL-2+ plasmid and lentiviral operations.
• Ensure safe handling and control of viral vectors, biological materials, chemicals, cryogens, and compressed gases.
• Plan industrial hygiene assessments and occupational health programs.
• Lead EHS risk assessments, incident investigations, CAPA; track EHS KPIs.
• Deliver onboarding and refresher training; coach floor leadership.
• Represent EHS during client audits, regulatory inspections, and site visits.
• Own the site Emergency Response Plan and coordinate drills.

Skills

EHS Management

Biotech/CDMO experience

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Incident investigations

HazMat handling

Education

Bachelor’s in EHS/related

Tools

OSHA standards

RCRA knowledge

GMP/GLP awareness

Job description

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Senior EHS Manager to establish, lead, and continuously improve the EHS program for a single-site biologics and GMP CDMO, covering plasmid DNA, viral vectors and biologics manufacturing.

You will ensure full regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and NJ state/local rules, support client and corporate requirements, and drive a strong safety culture across labs, pilot, and GMP suites.