Senior Specialist, EHS

The Position

The EHS Senior Specialist reports to the Site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager and supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs for the Madison facility. This role helps develop and maintain a comprehensive occupational health and safety program, including safety inspections, incident investigations, laboratory-focused EHS training, and environmental compliance activities.

The EHS Senior Specialist will help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a strong site safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of EHS systems, programs, and procedures designed to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, reduce unsafe conditions and behaviors, and strengthen employee engagement in site safety.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and support the development and implementation of sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct facility audits, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental, occupational health, and safety hazards; evaluate compliance with applicable regulations; and recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain required EHS records and support timely regulatory reporting.
• Review and support risk assessments related to process hazards, new equipment and processes, chemicals, biological materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support hazardous chemical and biological waste management activities, including proper handling, transportation, documentation, and disposal.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs, with an emphasis on laboratory safety, chemical safety, biosafety, and injury prevention.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with site safety policies and applicable requirements.
• Serve as the EHS representative on projects involving new equipment, process improvements, facility changes, and PPE assessments.
• Recommend and implement improvements that promote environmental, health, and safety excellence across the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Comply with all applicable regulations, company policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably within a research and development, laboratory, manufacturing, or biotechnology environment.
• Strong knowledge of biosafety and chemical safety practices in a research and development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective EHS training.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of initiative and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred

• Experience working in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable EHS regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with company quality, safety, and standard operating procedures.