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EHS Specialist (Environment, Health & Safety)

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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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: EHS Specialist

Location: Piscataway, NJ (Fully Onsite)

Reports to: Director of US Site Operations

Compensation: The estimated salary range is $75,000.

Job Overview: 

This is an early-career role supporting EHS operations at our New Jersey research labs. Working under the direction of the Senior EHS Specialist, you'll carry out routine inspections, recordkeeping, and chemical, waste, and training tasks. The role is hands-on, with daily time in labs, warehouses, and project areas.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Perform assigned inspections using checklists, including eyewash and safety shower checks, fire extinguisher checks, and waste accumulation area checks. Record findings and report them to the Senior EHS Specialist.
  • Update the chemical inventory and SDS library, and help labs with chemical labeling.
  • Schedule waste pickups with vendors and prepare waste paperwork for review. After completing training and receiving sign-off, serve as a backup signer for hazardous waste manifests.
  • Schedule new-hire EHS orientation and keep training records up to date.
  • Check that contractors have signed in and have the required documents and approved permits on file before work begins.
  • Take initial incident and near-miss reports and photos and pass them to the Senior EHS Specialist.
  • Enter data into EHS records, including OSHA logs, NJ Right to Know, and corrective action trackers, under review.
  • Help with emergency drills, PPE distribution, and safety committee logistics.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in EHS, environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of EHS, laboratory, or related experience.
  • Basic understanding of lab safety, PPE, and chemical handling; lab coursework or lab work experience preferred.
  • Willingness to complete OSHA 30, RCRA hazardous waste, and DOT hazmat training.
  • Highly motivated and dependable on follow-through, with a track record of taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to results.
  • Organized and comfortable working in labs and around construction.

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Benefits:

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.

 

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform. 

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