Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the role

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Department at Curia operates 24/7 to support employee health, safety, and environmental compliance across the site. This role supports the implementation and coordination of core EHS Management System components in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve assigned EHS sub-programs
• Perform routine Gemba walks and collaborate with departments to identify hazards and corrective actions
• Conduct regular safety inspections across laboratories, production areas, warehouses, and facility grounds
• Inspect life-safety equipment including but not limited to eyewash stations, emergency lights, and fire extinguishers
• Absorb hazardous waste management including collecting, staging, and lab-packaging waste chemicals
• Support basic industrial hygiene activities including but not limited to noise surveys and chemical exposure monitoring
• Lead investigations for first-aid, near-miss, and low-moderate incidents
• Coordinate Emergency Response Team (ERT) drills and document outcomes
• Conduct and document EHS training sessions
• Absorb assist with permit applications, renewals, and regulatory audit responses
• Model safe work practices and maintain confidentiality
• Review and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Read/interpret Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of four (4) years related work experience

Qualifications

• Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Adroit in utilizing diverse software tools to streamline the organization's daily functions
• Technical foundation and proven capability in using manufacturing and internet software, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Provides guidance and mentorship to team members
• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Manages multiple priorities
• Works effectively in fast-paced environments
• Works collaboratively across technical and management levels
• Maintains required certifications through ongoing training
• Passes a background check
• Passes a drug screen

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
• Maintains confidentiality

Benefits

Curia offers Generous benefit options, including Paid training, vacation and holidays, Career advancement opportunities, Education reimbursement, 401K program with matching contributions, Learning platform, and more!

Pay

Pay Range: $75,000 - $94,000

Schedule

Full-time position