EH&S Specialist

Summary

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.

• Supports the EHS team in the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement Environmental Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with Federal, state, and Local regulatory requirements across all PBI sites
• Assists in the development of technical documents including EHS procedures, programs, and guidance documents
• Maintains accurate regulatory and compliance records
• Demonstrated knowledge of EHS risks and impacts of work activities and the benefits of improving EHS performance
• Manages hazardous waste for proper disposal, includes collection, labeling and proper storage, including company waste minimization initiatives
• Coordinates and participates in all Safety Committee activities and meetings
• Conducts EH&S inspections of facilities and site operations noting deficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Works with appropriate parties to address the root cause and correct areas of concern
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the facilities
• Tracks necessary documentation of EHS materials for each facility
• Effectively communicates compliance issues to EHS Manager
• In addition to regular work hours, availability to be on call 24/7
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in safety, science or engineering-related field and 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical or biotechnology-related field
• 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
• Should have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite, Document Management software, EHS software and systems, and project management software
• Strong communications skill required 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
• Flexible 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

• Travel to Precision’s Manufacturing facility (<10 miles from HQ) is required for this position.

Location

• This is an office-based position located at the main headquarters in downtown Durham, NC.

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 isn’t just a statement supporting the products that we’re developing – it’s 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.