EHS Specialist

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

Join a dynamic and fast-growing company as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety and compliance with regulatory requirements in a cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned EHS program elements such as HazCom, Waste Management, Emergency Preparedness, Contractor Safety, Chemical Management, IIPP, Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, and PPE programs.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and trend analysis; recommend corrective/preventive actions and drive closure.
• Support execution and reporting of Corporate EHS Annual Plan, site EHS KPIs, and site EHS improvement plans.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain EHS training content to support regulatory requirements and employee competency.
• Maintain and manage records/documentation required by OSHA, DOT, NJDEP, and Corporate requirements, including waste manifests, audits, permits, reporting, and training.
• Provide EHS guidance and support for non-routine work, projects, shutdown work, and contractor activities.
• Perform workplace injury/illness case management support and interface with providers/insurers as needed.
• Proactively partner with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, QC, SCM, MSAT, and QA to embed safety into daily work and continuous improvement systems.
• Champion prevention culture, employee engagement, accountability, and operational excellence in EHS.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required.
• Minimum 4+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, biotech, pharma, CDMO, or equivalent regulated environment required.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910, EPA, DOT, NJDEP, and ability to interpret/apply requirements in GMP biotech manufacturing.
• Ability to lead structured problem solving, causal factor analysis, risk assessments, and JHA development.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority across all levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; PowerPoint/Adobe/SharePoint experience preferred.
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Emergency response experience; First Aid/CPR certified.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification or progress toward professional certification (ASP/CSP/CHMM/etc.) preferred.
• Experience with Worker’s Compensation case management within New Jersey preferred.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Allendale, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.50 - $58.85/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.