Entry Level EHS Specialist

Actalent • Bedford, OH • 2h ago

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

This position offers specialized support to the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Department, working in close collaboration with the EHS team and site operations. The role primarily focuses on maintaining waste management programs, including hazardous, regulated medical, pharmaceutical, and other specialized wastes.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute Safety Preventative Maintenance and Inspections.

Manage the regulated and specialized waste program at the site.

Collaborate with warehouse personnel to track and remove specialized rejected products and materials.

Oversee and maintain the Regulatory compliance matrix.

Coordinate sampling of the wastewater.

Perform safety inspections of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Assemble, train, and maintain the site emergency response team.

Track various EHS metrics.

Coordinate and monitor external contractors involved with the removal of regulated and specialized waste streams.

Draft reports for review in preparation for final submission to the local authority.

Update the SDS database system whenever chemical suppliers send new material safety data sheets.

Maintain an up-to-date chemical inventory of all approved chemicals on site and audit annually.

Conduct EHS training and liaise with occupational health on injuries and medical emergencies.

Conduct annual required training and regulatory drills.

Essential Skills

Experience in waste management, hazardous waste, risk assessment, RCRA, industrial hygiene, and chemical safety.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental, Health, or Safety.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Environmental, Health, and Safety role.

Experience in Hazardous and Regulated Waste Management.

RCRA and DOT certifications required within 60 days of employment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Previous pharmaceutical industry experience.

Experience in a GMP environment.

Familiarity with EHS management systems such as Enablon, Intelex, and VelocityEHS.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a very large GMP regulated manufacturing facility undergoing expansion, including the construction and demolition of facilities. The role involves approximately 60% time spent on the floor and 40% at a desk. The facility is in the process of adding new manufacturing lines, with plans to grow the team. This position provides an exciting opportunity to be the EHS expert for the entire facility, with potential for growth into a manager role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bedford, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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