Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The Science Team at Pride Health is currently supporting a client in the pharmaceutical industry and has an opening for a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist position located in San Diego, CA.
 
Position Summary:
We are seeking an Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to support the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs within a regulated work environment. This role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting safety initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a safe and healthy workplace across departments
 
Additional Details:
Pay range: $50 to $ 55/hour on W2 as per your experience
Contract Length: 12 Months with the possibility of extension 
Location: San Diego, CA

Key Responsibilities
The Environmental Health and Safety Engineering Associate is responsible for supporting,
developing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of environmental, health, and safety
programs and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal
regulations and to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship within the
organization. This role involves hands-on work, program management, training, and incident response. The individual will work collaboratively with various departments to identify and mitigate EHS risks, drive continuous improvement, and ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local requirements) and maintain required records and reports.
• Conduct EHS inspections, audits, risk assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Lead or support incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs and promote a strong safety culture.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, emergency response activities, and safety committee initiatives.
• Track safety metrics, analyze EHS data, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

 
Education:

• Professional Safety & Health Officer/Specialist, Occupational Health and Safety,
  Industrial Hygiene, or a related field certification (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an EHS role, preferably in a biotechnology, medical device, or manufacturing environment.
• IACUC, animal care, and husbandry.
• Demonstrated experience with EHS program development and implementation.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and EHS audits.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple
  priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including grammar and punctuation),
  including the ability to develop and deliver effective training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
  
  

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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About Us
 Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors. 
 
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.  

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