Job Description

Our Client, a Global Leader in the Biotech/Biomedical Industry, is seeking an experienced EHS professional to work at its state-of-the-art Headquarters Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. If you have 1 to 5 years in EHS in Biotech/Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals, Research, or Manufacturing, Let's connect!

Key Areas of Accountability:

• To support development of site EHS (SHE) policy and annual and long-term plans in compliance with corporate requirements and relevant laws and regulations.
• To implement defined parts of the site SHE plan.
• To support site implementation and maintenance of Client SHE Requirements.

You Will:

• Develop, organize, and conduct SHE-related training programs, including, work permit, incident investigation, root cause, LOTO, etc.
• Conduct risk assessments as required on various process equipment and tasks to quantify risk and recommend risk reduction measures to intended audience (i.e. production, maintenance, etc).
• Support environmental compliance by managing waste disposal process, air emissions inventory, and reporting.
• Assists in maintaining Management of Change process, including review of changes for SHE implications.
• Develop and support occupational health processes including performing Health Risk Assessments, IH planning and monitoring and development of related programs such as Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection and Ergonomics.
• Supports site in the preparation and execution of SHE Plan.
• Advise on wide-ranging scope of SHE issues.
• Supports Emergency Response Plan with participation and assistance with training activities. Develops and conducts drills and resolves identified gaps.
• Audits for compliance with SHE requirements and progress of implementation of SHE Plan.
• Ability to either take the lead or participate in incident investigations and the judgment to make the correct decision based on each situation.
• Lead participants through site Root Cause Analysis methodology to arrive at sound causes and solutions to incidents.
• Works to maintain Incident Reporting system for sites.
• Manage site safety metric reporting to satisfy internal requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Interface with corporate SHE to satisfy internal reporting requirements.

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

You Bring:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or SHE discipline required.
• 1 - 5 years in various SHE-related functions in a manufacturing environment.
• High level of conceptual and analytical thinking and ability.
• Good knowledge of universally accepted SHE practices.
• Cursory knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, European Union (EU) regulations, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations is desired.
• Good knowledge of US OSHA regulations as they relate to general industry.
• Good communication, social and advisory skills required.
• Must have advanced computing skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

About Biomedical:

Our Biotech Client develops novel materials-based solutions to meet the present and future needs of the medical device industry. The company’s product portfolio includes coatings, drug delivery platforms, mechanical devices, and a wide range of biotech products that enable the replacement, repair, enhancement and the regeneration of tissue and organ functions in the body. Its novel materials-based solutions are designed to meet the needs of the medical device industry. The biomedical market is highly innovative and dynamic.

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