Senior EHS Specialist

GenScript Biotech Corp.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Commuter Benefits

Well-being Programs

Job summary

GenScript Biotech Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a hands-on Senior EHS Specialist to develop and run EHS programs for our BSL-2 labs in Piscataway. You will own safety initiatives from design through completion on our research facilities, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management.

The role requires 5+ years in EHS, experience in biotech or pharma labs, and knowledge of regulatory requirements such as OSHA and Right to Know.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, environmental science, engineering or related field, and 5+ years of EHS work.
• Experience in research labs or biotech/pharma, ideally including BSL-2.
• Experience working on facility design reviews and construction site safety.
• CSP, ASP, CHMM or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and run EHS programs at labs, including chemical hygiene, hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout and waste management.
• Support BSL-2 biosafety: biological waste, spill response, lab audits.
• Run lab and facility inspections and check safety equipment (fume hoods, eyewash etc.).
• Keep chemical inventory and SDS library current and proper labeling.
• Conduct exposure monitoring and set controls based on results.
• Review equipment, moves and changes for EHS risks before go-live.
• Oversee design and construction lab safety, ventilation, storage, egress.
• Oversee contractor safety on construction sites and issue permits.
• Maintain emergency response plans and run drills.
• Train new hires, staff and contractors; maintain training records.
• Investigate incidents and root causes, ensure fixes are implemented.
• Maintain OSHA logs and regulatory filings; assist during regulator visits.
• Track EHS metrics and report on issues.

Skills

EHS management

Lab safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Title: Sr. EHS Specialist

Location: Piscataway, NJ (Fully Onsite)

Reports to: Director of US Site Operations

Compensation: The estimated salary range is $85,000 - $100,000, based on experience.

Job Overview:

We're looking for a hands-on Senior EHS Specialist for our New Jersey research labs, including BSL-2 areas. You'll help build out EHS programs at our existing labs, bring EHS into the design of new facilities early, and manage safety on our construction projects. You'll work independently and own your programs from start to finish.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and run EHS programs at our existing labs, including chemical hygiene, hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout and waste management, and write the procedures and training that go with them
• Support BSL-2 biosafety: biological waste, spill response, lab audits
• Run regular lab and facility inspections, and check safety equipment such as fume hoods, eyewash stations, safety showers and fire extinguishers
• Keep the chemical inventory and SDS library current, and make sure chemicals are stored and labeled correctly
• Do exposure monitoring where needed, such as air sampling or noise checks, and set up controls based on the results
• Review new equipment, lab moves and process changes for EHS risks before they go live
• Review facility designs for EHS issues, such as lab layout, ventilation, chemical and biological storage and egress, and follow those items through construction and startup
• Oversee contractor safety on our construction sites: review safety plans, issue work permits, walk the site and follow up on findings
• Keep emergency response plans current and run drills
• Train new hires, lab staff and contractors, and keep training records
• Investigate incidents and near misses, find root causes and make sure fixes get done
• Keep OSHA logs, NJ Right to Know filings, waste manifests, permits and other records up to date, and help during regulator and insurer visits
• Track EHS metrics and report on open issues

How We Work:

This is not a desk job. We need someone who walks the labs and job sites, finds the problem and fixes it, rather than writing a report about it and moving on. You'll own your programs, meaning you will follow up until projects or tasks are completed, not just raising issues for other people to solve. We operate as a lean team, so everyone rolls up their sleeves. If you like building things from the ground up and seeing the results, you'll fit in here.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in EHS, environmental science, engineering or a related field, and 5+ years of EHS work
• Experience in research labs or biotech/pharma, ideally including BSL-2
• Experience working on facility design reviews and construction site safety
• CSP, ASP, CHMM or a similar certification is a plus

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Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.