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SR SPECIAIST, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) BAYVIEW, BALTIMORE LOCATION

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Emergent BioSolutions is currently seeking a Sr Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) for our Bayview, Baltimore location. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of progressive experience in EHS in manufacturing or production operations, a bachelors degree in a regulated discipline (preferably in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Industrial Hygiene) and a strong understanding of EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation. Must have strong, substantive knowledge of applicable EHS regulations, a strong commitment to business ethics and integrity and excellent analytical skills and ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk. In addition, this individual will possess a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence and innovation.

THE COMPANY

Emergent BioSolutions is dedicated to one simple missionto protect and enhance life.

As a global specialty pharmaceutical company, Emergent offers specialized products to healthcare providers and governments to address medical needs and emerging health threats.

We value the diversity that each employee brings, and while we look for people who share our Core Values, we thrive on difference as well. With hundreds of talented employees working around the globe, Emergent is a growing organization with a wide variety of scientific, technical and professional career opportunities worldwide.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position provides support, tactical execution, and advice in the areas of safety, health, the environment, and sustainability for their assigned Emergent location. This role has primary responsibility for implementation of Emergent EHS programs that manage, mitigate, and where possible, eliminate EHS risks to Emergent BioSolutions employees, contractors, facilities and communities in which the company operates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Business - 20%

• At assigned location:
  • In collaboration with location leadership team and EHS leadership, develops robust EHS plans to ensure conformance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Develops location EHS goals, monitors performance and reports on progress.
  • Assists in the development of their annual EHS budget; actively manages and monitors performance to EHS budget.

Technical - 60%

• At assigned location:
  • Serves as a technical EHS resource for the leadership team.
  • Manages implementation of enterprise EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Manages training and inspection programs to ensure compliance with applicable occupational EHS standards.
  • Monitors performance of Environmental Health and Safety programs.
  • Conducts on-going data and risk analyses to trend and identify known and/or emerging EHS risks and assist with the development of mitigation strategies.
  • Executes prescribed tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate risks.
  • Conducts continuous assessments of EHS hazards and risks and provides assistance where specific technical expertise is required to meet applicable regulations, enterprise policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Manages and/or actively participates in the investigations of all EHS incidents and ensures timely and complete implementation of corrective actions.
  • Manages the implementation of actions and activities to minimize and manage workers compensation claims and associated costs. Provides hands-on assistance as necessary.
  • Develops and manages the EHS training program; delivers appropriate EHS training.
  • Manages implementation of sustainability initiatives to achieve enterprise sustainability goals.

Culture Management & Employee Development - 20%

• At assigned location:
  • Effectively builds and maintains collaborative relations with peers and internal customers.
  • Coaches at all levels of the organization on the disciplines of an EHS culture.
  • Acts as an effective change agent; promotes excellence and challenges traditional thinking, boundaries, and modes of operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects managements assignment of essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in EHS in manufacturing or production operations.
• Strong understanding of EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation.
• Must have strong, substantive knowledge of applicable EHS regulations.
• Strong commitment to business ethics and integrity.
• Bachelors degree in a related discipline (prefer Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Industrial Hygiene); will give consideration to an equivalent level of education, experience, and skills.
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment.
• Strategic thinker with creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Resilient self-starter, who can act independently and learn quickly within a rapidly evolving environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk.

Interested? Please visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com<> under the career section to apply today!

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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