What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Safety Specialist position at Orano Med?
Company Description
Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing new therapies against cancer. Based on its unique expertise in the production of lead-212 (Pb-212) and radiolabeling technologies, Orano Med is developing innovative radioligand therapies which consist of selectively destroying cancer cells while limiting the impact on surrounding healthy cells.
With a solid portfolio of molecules in development capable of targeting various forms of cancer, and a reliable supply chain for Pb-212, Orano Med aims to become a leader in targeted alpha therapies, in particular for patients with currently unmet medical needs.
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.