Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Position Summary :

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. This person will address Environmental Health and Safety concerns arising from operations to prevent incidents, company assets, and business affairs.

This role will also inspect, assess, monitor, investigate, recommend corrective and preventative actions, conduct trend analysis, document compliance with standards, and design / implement programs.

This position will be accountable for incident handling and reporting of EH&S issues and will assist and guide internal and external customers with regards to Environmental, Health, and Safety issues, including special projects, new products, and complaints or concerns.

This is a full-time position : Monday Friday, 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM.

Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company, and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide.

Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission : to help people live better, healthier lives. Catalent in Somerset, NJ is home to oral solid dose manufacturing operations as part of the Oral and Specialty Delivery (OSD) business unit.

On site we have our state-of-the-art laboratory, clinical, and commercial manufacturing plant for oral dose forms in addition to being the Catalent Center of Excellence for handling Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality andcompliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.

The Role

• Conduct and coordinate EHS training classes such as respiratory protection, new hire EHS orientation, and other safety related subjects to various personnel within the company.
• Perform and train others on risk assessments including PPE Hazard Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, etc.
• Oversee and approve EHS change control documents when site changes are implemented such as new equipment, new chemicals, etc.
• Manage the hazardous waste program working with a third-party hazardous waste management company.
• Lead and support incident investigations, develop action plans, and track progress using the Intelex system.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new or updated programs and procedures following OSHA, EPA and Catalent Guidelines such as : Emergency Response Plan, Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, and Hearing Conservation, etc.
• Conduct audits, assessments, inventories, and inspections for various environmental and safety regulations such as accident investigations, risk assessments, ergonomic assessments and more to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and corporate requirements in line with global goals.
• Assist and guide internal and external customers in EH&S issues, including special projects, new products, and complaints or concerns.
• Assist with the implementation of Industrial Hygiene program including assessments, recommendations and employee awareness and training.
• All other duties as assigned;

The Candidate

• Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline required
• Minimum of 5 years EH&S experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Knowledgeable in ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry a plus.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Ability to read and interpret technical publications such as the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and National Fire Code (NFC).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Able to manage multiple projects and assignments on a routine basis.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;

Why you should join Catalent :

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Competitive salary
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K matchand Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
• GymPass program to promote overall physical wellness
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world.

Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market.

Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety.

The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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