Job Description
Job Description
Job Description: Sr. EHS Specialist
Company OcyonBio is a partnership development and manufacturing organization focused on advancing gene and cell therapies.
OcyonBio provides dedicated autonomous manufacturing capacity with interconnected infrastructure and systems to support phased appropriate development for early development, pre-clinical, clinical, and commercial start. We behave more like a cGMP incubator space with all regulatory, systems capabilities, and resources to enable CMC data to support regulatory applications. Manufacturing and development spaces are designed to be autonomous while being interconnected to systems required to support clinical and commercial requirements.
We strive to create a space free of both explicit and implicit discrimination and harassment where everyone feels safe, heard, and valued. The character of our employees is as important as their talent, and we’re proud of the team and environment we’re assembling as we grow.
Place of Performance: CII George Sanders, Aguadilla Pueblo, Aguadilla P.R. 00603.
As a Senior EHS Specialist at OcyonBio, you will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams to proactively identify risks, implement sustainable EHS programs, and support continuous improvement initiatives that align with OcyonBio’s commitment to employee well-being and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of EHS programs and initiatives in compliance with cGMP, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
- Generate and maintain EHS documentation including policies, procedures, forms, work permits and regulatory plans
- Conduct routine safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Assist in training employees on EHS policies, procedures, and safe practices.
- Monitor hazardous waste management, chemical handling, and emergency preparedness activities.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and facilities to address safety and environmental concerns.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance records for EHS programs as per applicable regulatory requirements..
- Manage EHS regulatory inspections.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and FDA EHS requirements in manufacturing environments.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or related field.
- 5 years of EHS experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing industries.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE).
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Professional training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to participate in the company stock options program.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Capability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to navigate laboratory, manufacturing, and office environments.
- Capacity to use PPE including respirators, gloves, gowns, and safety glasses as required.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
OcyonBio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you want to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there is no better place than here with our Cell Therapy team. Full of incredible and dedicated team members, those working on CAR-T and other forms of Cell Therapy are transforming patients' lives through science. From studying individualized cell lines to making brand new discoveries, this bold and personal discipline allows you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the field of medicine. Join us today.
To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://ocyonbio.com