Sr. EHS Specialist

Overview Ott Scientific family of companies comprises Polysciences, Bangs Laboratories, and Ethos Biosciences. We bring experience with best-in-class facilities and scientific, technical, analytical, and manufacturing capabilities to serve customers globally. We deliver specialized products and services that support scientific discovery and innovations. At Ethos Biosciences, we offer products and services through American Bionostica for lateral flow products, Astral Diagnostics for histology and hematology stains and reagents, Astral Rx for pharmaceutical formulations, and Exocell for research and clinical nephrology assays. Our operations enable contract development and cGMP manufacturing services. This position will be based out of our Logan Township, NJ office. Role The primary objective of the Senior Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist is to protect the safety of our employees and our environmental sustainability through training, engagement, and compliance to drive and sustain a culture where safety, health, and environment are valued. This role will set EHS strategies, implement against the plan, and evaluate outcomes. This is an opportunity to impact and shape the EHS function in a chemical manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Develops an EHS culture rooted in all employees. Actively participates in management team and effectively coaches and develops operations supervision to be effective EHS coaches. Drives EHS performance by developing EHS strategies, programs and plans. Establishes priorities, drivers and activities with KPIs and is hands-on with leading, coaching, and teamwork. Ensures compliance with continuous state of audit ready. Responsible for implementation of necessary systems, processes and procedures, including management of change. Effective risk assessment and elimination to ensure effective identification, investigation, root cause, corrective action, injury compliance, continuous improvement, and communication to mitigate hazards. Develops EHS knowledge and skills through hands-on support, coaching and feedback to employees and management. Develops content and delivery of EHS training. Communicates EHS awareness of performance, trends, initiatives, and concepts. Provides technical expertise support to key functions on initiatives including Engineering, Operations, HR, Quality, etc. to deliver on outcomes and plans. Qualifications BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or Occupational Environmental Health and Safety. Minimum of 5 years in an EHS role within a chemical manufacturing facility. Experience with chemical process safety, lab safety, safe handling of hazardous materials and employee health as it relates to chemical exposure. Track record of establishing productive partnerships with all levels of employees and management, demonstrating ability to educate, gain understanding and participation, and communicate effectively. Risk Management Plan (RMP) experience. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present to all levels of the organization, in large and small groups. Specific experience in EHS compliance areas including, but not limited to, DOT, EPA, ATF, DEP, OSHA, GHS, FDA, RCRA, TSCA, FMCSA, ASME, etc. Working knowledge of ISO standards. Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience preferred. CIH, CSP, CCPSC, or related certifications preferred. Knowledge of non-hazardous and hazardous waste and waste management. SDS authoring experience preferred. Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel (Pivot Tables & V-Lookup). Must be willing to work periodic days longer than eight hours and be on-call 24/7. What We Offer Culture: Great people, peer-to-peer recognition, broader hands-on work experience. Clean and modern equipment & labs, and company events. Competitive wages and a generous year-end bonus. Comprehensive benefits including multiple medical plans, dental plans, and flexible spending accounts. 401(k) with company match, financial health and wellness programs, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and holidays. Legal authorization to work in the US; sponsorship not required. Ethos Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants in accordance with law. Applicants requiring accommodation should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr