Environmental Health and Safety Associate, Research

4 days ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Astellas Pharma Full time

Astellas Pharma is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Associate, Research to support the implementation of all applicable Federal and State Environmental, Health and Safety regulations as well as compliance with internal Astellas standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support improvements in site EHS culture, awareness, and accountability
  • Assist the efforts to operationalize EHS at sites
  • Support each site's personnel to understand and comply with all environmental permits
  • Assist the EHS Lead in the planning and delivery of EHS training
  • Oversee compliance assurance program, perform site audits, and work with management team to implement corrective actions
  • Conduct job hazard analysis (JHA) of all positions within each department and update the JHAs as needed
  • Constantly walk through the sites to ensure that employees follow safety protocols
  • Assist with employee incident investigation to uncover root cause and track completion of corrective actions
  • Maintain EHS expertise to provide technical and regulatory support to Operations team
  • Maintain site EHS metrics and work cooperatively with EHS management on various projects and initiatives, including culture change, safety inspections, chemical waste management and environmental regulations
  • Actively contribute to the direction and content of site EHS programs
  • Working Relationships - Must demonstrate effective communication and develop working relationships with senior management, front line supervision, as well as other employees
  • Reviews the procurement of chemicals and materials purchased for production, engineering, and R&D, including the maintenance of the library of SDS's

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Environmental/Health and Safety Science, engineering, or Applied Sciences degree is required
  • 0-3 years' experience in biotechnology and / or Environmental, Health and Safety
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations, industry standards and best management practices pertaining to occupational health & safety
  • Technical and practical knowledge of biotechnology, research, and development and/or manufacturing is highly recommended, or a willingness to quickly become proficient is required
  • Ability to collaborate with people in a culturally diverse environment
  • Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional) is a plus
  • Working knowledge of Biological Research Laboratories

Working Conditions:

This position is based in Cambridge, MA and will require on-site work.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
  • Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
  • Referral bonus program

Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans

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