Senior EHS Specialist, Biotech Lab Safety Lead - Onsite

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

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.