Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

The EHS Sr. Specialist will perform necessary assessments, inventories and inspections for various environmental and safety regulations, to include; Job Hazard Assessments, accident Investigations, various environmental inspections, hazard control and prevention reports, fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, and tracking and verification of corrective actions. This position will lead and execute safety, environmental compliance and sustainability efforts. This position will be responsible for establishing and overseeing health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for August Bioservices’ EHS operations
- Responsible for liaising and interacting with leadership regarding EHS needs to support business growth.
- Utilize various software programs for performing updates to existing documents and creating new documentation.
- Maintain data pertaining to MSDS, Accident Reports and corrective action.
- Provide specialized training classes pertaining to environmental and/or safety-related subjects to various personnel within the company.
- Drive EHS & Sustainable initiatives or projects as SME.
- Develops, maintains, and enforces Safety Policies and Procedures in accordance with all local, state, federal and corporate requirements. Purpose of sites includes manufacturing, warehouses, specialized lab and offices.
- Ensures compliance with EHS and Facilities regulations and codes and acts as primary point of contact to regulatory agency / government authorities. Conducts site audits for compliance
- Prepare various reports for agencies and internal documentation.
- Maintain files and documentation records as required by various agencies..
- Oversee Ergonomics Program and conduct workstation audits.
- Oversee the Fire Suppression and extinguisher inspection program.
- Manages the Hazardous Material program and manages vendor relationship.
- Review and participate in the Emergency Response Program.
- Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
- Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental management, and/or sustainability engineering discipline.
- Must have thorough knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
- Professional certification: CSP, CIH, CHMM strongly desired.

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.

We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!

August Bioservices is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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