• EHS Specialist

    Actalent (Allendale, NJ)


    Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

    Job Description

    Join a dynamic team as an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a state-of-the-art facility. This position provides a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing organization, supporting the first commercial product. With significant growth potential, you will have the chance to contribute to innovative projects and make a meaningful impact.

    Responsibilities

    + Take ownership of assigned EHS program elements such as HazCom, Waste Management, Emergency Preparedness, Contractor Safety, Chemical Management, and more.

    + Conduct routine workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations; recommend corrective/preventive actions and ensure closure.

    + Support the execution and reporting of the Corporate EHS Annual Plan, site EHS KPIs, and site EHS improvement plans.

    + Deliver and maintain EHS training content to support regulatory requirements and enhance employee competency.

    + Maintain and manage records/documentation required by OSHA, DOT, NJDEP, and Corporate requirements.

    + Provide EHS guidance and support for non-routine work, projects, shutdowns, and contractor activities.

    + Perform workplace injury/illness case management support and interface with providers/insurers as needed.

    + Partner proactively with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, QC, SCM, MSAT, and QA to embed safety into daily work and continuous improvement systems.

    + Champion a prevention culture, employee engagement, accountability, and operational excellence in EHS.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.

    + Minimum of 4+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, biotech, pharma, CDMO, or equivalent regulated environments.

    + Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910, EPA, DOT, NJDEP, and ability to interpret/apply requirements in GMP biotech manufacturing.

    + Ability to lead structured problem solving, causal factor analysis, risk assessments, and JHA development.

    + Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority across all levels.

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office; PowerPoint/Adobe/SharePoint experience preferred.

    + Emergency response experience; First Aid/CPR certified.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Certification or progress toward professional certification (ASP/CSP/CHMM/etc.) preferred.

    + Experience with Worker’s Compensation case management within New Jersey preferred.

    + Experience supporting GMP manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

    + Able to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

    Work Environment

    This position involves working within a cGMP and aseptic environment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. While the position is currently hourly, there is potential for growth and the opportunity to be 'on call' in the future as a full-time employee. The workplace is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, making it an exciting and modern work environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Allendale, NJ.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $105040.00 - $122408.00/yr.

     

    See attached for full detailed outline

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.