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EH&S Specialist

Employer
Precision BioSciences, Inc.
Location
Durham, NC, United States
Start date
Aug 25, 2021

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Discipline
Clinical, Clinical Medicine
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Bio NC

Job Details

The EH&S Specialist is responsible for supporting a sustainable environmental, health and safety program. The main responsibilities of this position include working with the Safety Committee, overseeing the hazardous waste management program, supporting site specific programs, and tracking goals and safety initiatives.

**Please note, Precision BioSciences mandates COVID-19 vaccination of all employees. Accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This list contains the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform role-related duties other than those contained in this document.

This role is a key position within PBI and is responsible for:
  • Supporting the EHS team in the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Environmental Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with Federal, state, and Local regulatory requirements across all three PBI sites
  • Assisting in the development of technical documents including EHS procedures, programs, and guidance documents
  • Maintaining accurate regulatory and compliance records
  • Demonstrating knowledge of EHS risks and impacts of work activities and the benefits of improving EHS performance
  • Managing industrial and hazardous waste for proper disposal, including collection, labeling and proper storage, and company waste minimization initiatives
  • Coordinating and participating in all Safety Committee activities and meetings
  • Conducting EH&S inspections of facilities and site operations, noting deficiencies and opportunities for improvement; working with appropriate parties to address the root cause and correct areas of concern
  • Promoting a strong safety culture throughout the facilities
  • Tracking necessary documentation of EHS materials for each facility
  • Effectively communicating compliance issues to EHS Manager
  • In addition to regular work hours, availability to be on call 24/7.

Other Functions:
  • Generate weekly, monthly and annual EHS compliance reports
  • Carries out job hazard assessments, safety reviews, and chemical risk assessments
  • Performs regular site inspections/internal audits for compliance
  • Generates incident investigations and corrective actions for prevention with root cause analysis

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.

Required:
  • BA/BS in safety, science, engineering or related field and 2+ years experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical or biotechnology-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Vast understanding of OSHA, EPA, federal, state and local requirements as well as other supporting agencies
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply regulations to site specific programs
  • Ability to take ownership of and deliver on tasks and assignments and execute prompt follow up
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite, Document Management software, EHS software and systems, and project management software
  • Strong communications skill and ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to balance working on multiple projects in parallel
  • Ability to document work clearly, accurately, and in accordance with applicable regulations
  • Flexibility to meet changing demands to support site wide activities
  • First Aid/AED/CPR certification through an accredited program

Preferred:
  • RCRA and Hazardous Waste Management Certification
  • OSHA General 10-hour or 30-hour Certification
  • 40 Hour HAZWOPER

Travel Requirements
  • Little to no travel will be expected.


Location
  • This is a primarily office-based position associated with the main headquarters in Durham, NC. For the time being, this role will be able to function remotely in accordance with company safety guidelines throughout the duration of the pandemic but is subject to change as needed.


Precision BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTIL), is a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to improving life (DTIL) with its novel and proprietary ARCUS genome editing platform. This isnt just a statement supporting the products that were developing its a statement that speaks to our collective desire to do our part in improving the lives of those around us. ARCUS is a highly specific and versatile genome editing platform designed with therapeutic safety, delivery, and control in mind. Using ARCUS, Precision is developing allogeneic CAR T and in vivo gene correction therapies for cancer and genetic diseases. Our team includes pioneers in genome editing, leaders in business, and a full staff of talented and committed people who are excited to be a part of medical and scientific breakthroughs. For additional information, please visit www. precisionbiosciences.com

Precision BioSciences actively fosters an inclusive environment to ensure we attract and retain the best talent; we value diversity of life experiences and perspectives; and we encourage innovation in pursuit of our mission. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Precision BioSciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company

Precision BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTIL) is a clinical stage gene editing company developing in vivo gene editing and ex vivo allogeneic CAR T therapies with its highly precise and versatile ARCUS genome editing platform. ARCUS uses sequence-specific DNA-cutting enzymes, or nucleases designed for gene knock out, as well as highly sophisticated edits for gene insertion and/or gene repair. Precision’s in vivo gene editing pipeline consists of wholly-owned preclinical candidates for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PBGENE-PH1), familial hypercholesteremia (PBGENE-PCSK9) and chronic hepatitis B (PBGENE-HBV). It has also partnered with Lilly to develop candidates for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and two other programs targeting the liver and CNS. Precision’s allogeneic CAR T pipeline consists of multiple investigational candidates in early-stage clinical trials, including its first and second generation CD19 targeting candidates PBCAR0191 and PBCAR19B for relapsed and/or refractory (R/R) non-Hodgkin and B-cell lymphoma patients. Precision has also prioritized development of PBCAR269A, its BCMA targeted candidate in combination with a gamma secretase inhibitor for R/R patients with multiple myeloma. Precision BioSciences and its in-house manufacturing facility for AAV, mRNA, and CAR T cells is based in Durham, North Carolina. For more information about Precision BioSciences please visit www.precisionbiosciences.com

Stock Symbol: DTIL

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ

Company info
Website
Phone
919-314-5512
Location
302 East Pettigrew Street
Durham
North Carolina
27701
US

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