What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Orano Med, LLC?
Orano Med is seeking a detail-oriented EHS Specialist for radiopharmaceutical manufacturing at ATLab Indianapolis ("ATLab IND"), a new facility for commercial-scale manufacturing of sterile therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
The EHS Specialist will be responsible for supporting safe, compliant, and efficient radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations by implementing, monitoring, and improving Environmental Health & Safety programs. This role ensures compliance with NRC, FDA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations, while fostering a strong safety culture in a highly regulated GMP environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training tailored to radiopharmaceutical production.
- Monitor radiation safety programs, including dosimetry, contamination surveys, exposure tracking, and waste management.
- Support Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) activities and assist with maintaining compliance with RAM license conditions.
- Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses; recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Oversee proper handling, storage, transport, and disposal of radioactive and hazardous materials in accordance with NRC, DOT, and EPA requirements.
- Investigate EHS incidents, near misses, and deviations, document findings and lead root cause analysis.
- Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to ensure compliance with FDA cGMP and ALARA principles.
- Maintain records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies (NRC, OSHA, EPA, state regulators).
- Provide EHS training and mentorship to manufacturing staff to promote a culture of continuous safety improvement.
Schedule
Monday through Thursday: 10:00AM-8:30PM
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
- Numerous Training and Development opportunities
- and more...
Ideal qualifications
Qualifications Required
Education
- High school diploma (or equivalent) with 4 years of experience in radiopharmaceutical operations; AU or RSO training preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field, with at least 1 year of relevant industry experience.
Experience
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting (radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical preferred).
Work Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, and standard business communication tools (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).
- Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of complex activities with rapidly changing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to meticulously compare details in multi-page documents while managing urgent safety concerns.
- Demonstrated team participation with leadership behaviors is preferred.
Please Note: The provided salary information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary range annually: $70,000 - $78,000
Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $70,000 - $78,000