DescriptionJob Title: Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS)
Department: Environmental Health and Safety
Reporting To: President, Drug Manufacturing US
Classification: Exempt
Salary: 110k-135k/yr, depending on experience
What We Do
BioDuro-Sundia is one of the premier Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CRDMO) globally, with more than 2,200 employees. Our US operations are US headquartered in Irvine, CA. Our 7 global facilities provide integrated solutions and exceptional services to our clientele for challenging preclinical and clinical trial projects. With capabilities spanning Drug Discovery, Development, and Manufacturing, it is no surprise that BioDuro-Sundia is a leading partner of choice.
Why BioDuro-Sundia?
Take the next step in your career and join BioDuro-Sundia today to change lives through the products we help create. Here, you will contribute your talents to meaningful projects that impact the lives of patients around the world and develop as an individual by working directly with a team of seasoned experts and rising stars. Our values of Accountability, Respect, Tenacity, Results and Integrity are embedded in everything we do. No matter what your role may be, BioDuro-Sundia strives to ensure all our employees are empowered and given the necessary tools to lead us in our relentless pursuit of success.
Job Overview/Summary
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager will oversee the development, planning, implementation, and performance monitoring of environmental health and safety policies and programs for Bioduro-Sundia.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Develop safety policies, procedures, and training programs to align with regulations and corporate EHS policies. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Create EHS awareness and implement new programs, and innovative techniques to ensure a safe working environment.
- Accountable for compliance with the company’s EHS training compliance verification, facility self-assessment, hazard (Risk) assessments, documentation control, technical evaluations, personnel qualification files, vendor/suppliers’ audits, safety inspection, and site client programs.
- Direct activities of the Environmental Health and Safety Committee, and the Emergency Response Teams (Spill Response Team/Crisis Management Team).
- Responsible for the creation/update of the Hazardous Materials Business Plan, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Controlled Substances Plan, Emergency Preparedness Plan, Biosafety Manual/Exposure Control Plan, Hazard Communication Plan, Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste Management Plans, Injury & Illness Prevention Plan, Radiation Safety Program, Respiratory Protection Program, and other Institutional Safety Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Monitor and maintain DEA, Alcohol, Employee Medical Surveillance Programs Medical and Select Agent programs.
- Conduct Accident/Injury/Spill and Exposure investigations, reporting and root cause analysis.
- Maintain permits and fees, including APCD, ATF, Boiler Permit, Backflow Testing, Hazardous Materials Business Plan / Health Permit, DEA License, Elevator Permit, Environmental Fee, EPA ID, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Radioactive Materials License, HazMat Inspection Fees, Medical Waste Treatment Permit.
- Assure timely re-certification and maintenance of fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and survey meters, Irradiator, emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, and H-7 Building.
- Manages environmental processes to assure proper waste management and minimization practices in accordance with regulatory requirement
- This job description is subject to change at any time.
Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, or life science field.
- 5+ years of related experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry implementing industrial and safety programs.
- Demonstrated ability in leading teams across multiple locations; experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, regulatory agencies, and vendors
- Proven track record managing regulatory compliance in a GxP environment
- Strong communication, presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills are a must.
- Experienced in program development, project management, and emergency response planning. Computer and mechanical understanding are essential.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, action-oriented, self-driven, and multi-task.
- Intimate knowledge of the operation of laboratories and their workings is critical.
- Lift up to 75 lbs. or manipulate 150 lbs. or more.
- Ability to be respirator certified
BenefitsWe offer full health benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, an aggressive bonus structure, and market-competitive salaries to all our employees. In addition, BioDuro-Sundia provides employees with a variety of engaging employee and community outreach events. We strive to reward and promote employees who exhibit our values of Accountability, Respect, Tenacity, Results and Integrity.
EOE and Accommodation
We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioDuro-Sundia provides reasonable accommodation in job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, you may use the alternative methods by emailing humanresources@BioDuro-Sundia.com. If you are selected to interview for a position, you may also request an accommodation with our team directly.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives
BioDuro-Sundia is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any BioDuro-Sundia employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of BioDuro-Sundia. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.
