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EHS Specialist II/III

Bend, OregonOn-siteFull-time

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An EHS Specialist II/III at Serán BioScience in Bend, Oregon supports environmental health and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe work environment for a commercial manufacturing site.

About this role

Serán BioScience is searching for an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to support the EHS Department. This role will assist in developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a safe and sustainable work environment for all Serán employees. It's an exciting time to join this department, as the EHS Specialist will be a key contributor for the future commercial manufacturing site while supporting EHS programs and initiatives across the company. Qualified applicants must have at least 3-5 years of EHS experience, with preference given to those within pharmaceutical or similar industries.
Title and compensation will be commensurate with experience. All EHS professional that meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with industry experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintains and applies knowledge of current EH&S policies, regulations, and industrial processes
  • Applies a broad knowledge of methods, precedents, and standards to significantly diverse and intense work complexities
  • Recommends process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
  • Serves as the EH&S point of contact for construction and engineering projects
  • Responsible for executing the investing process that examines or assesses the functionality, practicability, activity, and patterns of the engineering structures, elements, and instruments
  • Manages the hazardous waste program
  • Leads process safety hazard assessments for equipment and processes
  • Develops EH&S Management tools for tracking inspection findings, incidents, and near misses
  • Investigates industrial accidents and injuries to determine causes and preventive measures
  • Serves as the EH&S resource for the safety committee to ensure their goals and objectives meet regulatory requirements
  • Collects occupational exposure data and develops industrial hygiene reports for work processes
  • Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data from occupational exposure monitoring. Effectively applies risk mitigation measures based on the data
  • Leads safety audits and inspections across the organization to mitigate risk
  • Participates in regulatory audits from city, state, federal, or other agencies
  • Delivers EH&S Training and facilitates workshops to onsite teams
  • Responsible for all sampling for the site’s industrial pretreatment permit
  • Scope of work may change to align with company initiatives
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of related areas such as core safety and Environmental regulations, specifically those applicable to GMP and non-GMP manufacturing environments
  • Demonstrates the ability to contribute where needed and manage competing priorities while executing on deliverables
  • Showcases working knowledge of best practices in EHS and understands how safety integrates with other business areas
  • Comprehends relevant regulations, codes, and consensus standards (OSHA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH), along with hands-on experience in risk assessment and exposure monitoring
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and delegate appropriate tasks
  • Ability to solve complex problems, take a new perspective on existing solutions, and exercise sound judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information to make independent decisions
  • Demonstrates strong public speaking and training skills
  • Proven ability to supervise and lead teams
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside of the company
  • Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software with the aptitude to learn electronic EHS Management software

    • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or relevant field
  • Specialist II: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in EHS, preferably within biopharma or pharmaceutical industry
  • Specialist III: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in EHS, preferably within biopharma or pharmaceutical industry
  • In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant agencies
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) are preferred

    • Physical Requirement

  • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds at times
  • Must be able to operate a forklift and scissor lift
  • Must be able to manipulate 55-gallon drums on drum dollies or with a hand truck
  • Must be able to wear a respirator
  • Ability to walk, stand, and climb in industrial environments for extended periods
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, and safety shoes
  • Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance

    • Skills

    ACGIHDOTEHS Management SystemsEHS RegulationsElectronic EHS Management SoftwareForkliftGMPIndustrial HygieneMicrosoft Office SuiteNIOSHOSHAScissor Lift

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