Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist SOKOL GxP Services Devens, MA 01434

Job Title:

Environmental, Health and Safety Senior Specialist Department:

Engineering Location:

Devens, MA Job Type:

On-site Reporting Structure:

Client, SOKOL Effective Date:

06/27/2025 Pay range: $69 – $74.8 per hour

FLSA Classification:

FT/PT | Non-Exempt/Exempt Work authorization: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements are not accepted.

ABOUT US

SOKOL GxP Services is a rapidly expanding provider of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV), Computer System Validation (CSV), and a full suite of GxP services tailored to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, and medical device industries. Our mission is to help clients achieve regulatory compliance while upholding the highest standards of product quality and safety. Our customized solutions are designed to guide clients through complex regulatory landscapes, enhancing the efficiency and compliance of their GxP processes. At SOKOL, we’re committed to empowering our clients with the expertise and precision needed to confidently meet and exceed industry standards. Crafting GxP Excelence!

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for supporting the administration of various EHS programs and initiatives. This includes overseeing Contractor Safety programs, managing Safe Work Permits, and supporting the training of programs such as confined space entry, lockout tagout, and work at height. This supplemental role ensures compliance with environmental, safety, medical surveillance, and sustainability laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. The position will also involve participation in self-assessments, inspections, GEMBAs, hazard assessments, and audits. Overall, this position plays a crucial role in supporting the site EHS team and promoting a safe and compliant work environment. This position will support the First Shift (12 hours).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental, safety, medical surveillance and sustainability laws, regulations, codes, rules, and consensus guides. Develop and implement new EHS programs, policies, and procedures and update and improve existing ones. Develop, create, maintain, and distribute EHS reports, and records as assigned. Create and maintain a systemic process to ensure workflow timelines for EHS events and action plans are adhered to including mechanisms for EHS performance and trend reports. Using a client representation model, support day-to-day activities in one or more operational functions across the Devens campus. This may include Commercial and/or Clinical drug substance manufacturing, support of Site Engineering (Maintenance and Metrology activities), Supply Chain/Warehouse, Laboratories (Quality Control and Process Development), or Cell Therapy Manufacturing. Key contact for internal customers, researchers, facilities, management, and other cross functional groups, building strong relationships by handling EHS inquiries. Participate in and show leadership in an EHS culture at the site that partners with operational teams to ensure all are accountable for EHS culture and performance, modeling what good looks like. Proactively collaborates at site and above-site levels. Support the training program by assisting in the development and delivery of EHS committees and teams; and EHS self-assessments, inspections, GEMBAs, and audits. Perform risk and hazard assessments throughout the campus. This includes involvementin PHAs for Process Safety. Challenges the status quo and brings new approaches to continually improve the effectiveness of workflows and processes (Learn and apply new concepts). Review and ensure accurate and complete resolution of issues as they arise and escalate concerns, resource constraints, needs, with urgency to appropriate leaders in the organization.

EDUCATION

Required B.S. Degree in Environmental Studies, Health & Safety, Science or Engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 4 years of prior EHS experience. Contractor Safety experience 6-10 years required. Safe Work Permit Program Support experience 6-10 years required. EHS training and implementation experience 3-5 years required. Environmental Risk Assessment experience 3-5 years required. Safety Audits experience 3-5 years required. Proficient with MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point). Minimum 4 years experience with incidents and/or learning systems databases (e.g. Enablon, Success Factors, etc.). Minimum 4 years experience related to the EHS federal and state regulations (EPA, MassDEP, OSHA, etc.). Ability to take initiative and adapt to frequently changing priorities simultaneously and think creatively, critically, and strategically to solve problems in a complex environment with urgency, agility, and calm. Prioritizes work and thinks independently, analyzes, and solves complex problems with excellent judgement, quality, and detail in an urgent manner. Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset that take a proactive, solution oriented approach to identifying issues and developing innovative and effective solutions to improve operations. Strong decision-making capability to guide assigned projects to successful conclusions. Experience handling confidential information and sensitive issues in a diplomatic manner to ensure integrity and confidentiality. Excellent transparent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with a proclivity for partnership and collaboration with peers, all levels of management, cross-functional teams at site and EHS above site teams.

What We Offer:

Join SOKOL GxP Services! We partner with top pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver exceptional CxP and compliance services. At SOKOL, we’re dedicated to fostering diversity, supporting local talent, and building strong community connections to connect the best-qualified candidates with our clients. Be part of a dynamic team where you can shape the future of life sciences and advance your career in a collaborative, innovative environment. Our culture promotes growth and inclusivity, with a commitment to professional development. How to

Apply:

https://www.sokolservices.com/open-positions All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received within 2-3 weeks from the from the date of receipt. By submitting your application and resume, you consent to have your information retained in our repository for six months. This allows us to consider you for future opportunities that may align more closely with your skills and qualifications. If a suitable position becomes available, we will contact you directly.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

SOKOL GxP Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$69.00 – $74.80 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Referral program

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person