Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety Specialist
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Specialist to manage and enhance our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. This role involves developing and maintaining EHS policies in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and GMP standards, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures aligned with OSHA, EPA, and GMP requirements.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and internal standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and reduce incidents.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and safety audits across laboratories and manufacturing areas.
• Identify hazards (chemical, biological, ergonomic, process) and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead or support Management of Change (MOC) activities to assess EHS impact of process or equipment changes.
• Lead incident investigations (near-misses, injuries, environmental events) to determine root causes.
• Develop and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure.
• Maintain accurate records and report safety metrics to leadership.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, including storage, labeling, and disposal per regulatory standards.
• Manage environmental permits, reporting (air, water, waste), and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with chemical inventory systems and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Design and deliver EHS training programs (e.g., Hazard Communication, PPE, emergency response).
• Conduct new hire onboarding and recurring compliance training.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement initiatives and safety committees.
• Perform internal audits and participate in external regulatory inspections.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, local authorities).
• Maintain inspection readiness for GMP and EHS compliance audits.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements impacting safety and contamination control.
• Support cleanroom safety, environmental monitoring, and contamination prevention efforts.
• Partner with Quality and Validation teams on safety considerations in regulated environments.

• Experience with GMP, EHS, and safety within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Proficient in conducting safety investigations and implementing safety measures on the manufacturing floor and cleanroom areas.
• Strong knowledge of chemical safety, GMP safety training, and issue investigation.

• Experience with environmental compliance in manufacturing areas, such as cleanrooms or cold storage.
• Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.

This position is on-site, five days a week, Monday through Friday, in Wilson, NC. The role requires weekend work as needed until the workload subsides. It is a physically demanding position, heavily involved in the lab and on the manufacturing floor, rather than being a desk job.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilson, NC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilson,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.