Senior EHS&S Specialist - Compliance & Risk Leader

KBI Biopharma; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking an EHS&S specialist to lead and implement the site’s environmental, health, safety, and sustainability program.

You will ensure compliance, manage incidents, prepare regulatory reports, and drive continuous improvement across operations in a biopharma CDMO setting. Responsibilities include risk assessment, permit management, training records, and coordinating with operations to apply engineering controls, procedures, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a safety-related field and 5–10 years of industry experience.
• Certifications in RCRA, hazardous materials, First Aid/CPR/AED, 30 Hr General Industry OSHA, 40 Hr HAZWOPER preferred.
• Experience in a cGMP biotech/pharma environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory inspections and environmental permits.

Responsibilities

• Interface with staff and management to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
• Coordinate internal self-audits and regulatory inspections.
• Respond to incidents and lead investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage environmental permits, waste management, and training records.
• Draft and revise EHS&S policies and procedures to meet regulations.
• Provide employee training and maintain safety records.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Safety leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline

Tools

MSDS online

Job description

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking an EHS&S specialist to lead and implement the site’s environmental, health, safety, and sustainability program.

You will ensure compliance, manage incidents, prepare regulatory reports, and drive continuous improvement across operations in a biopharma CDMO setting. Responsibilities include risk assessment, permit management, training records, and coordinating with operations to apply engineering controls, procedures, and audits.