Responsibilities
Conduct workplace exposure assessments for chemical, physical, ergonomic, noise, and heat stress hazards.
Support occupational health programs, including medical surveillance coordination, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and exposure follow-up.
Perform area inspections and follow-up on corrective action statuses.
Issue permits to work for High-Risk Work: Lock-out Tag-out, Hot Work, Work at Heights, etc.
Support incident investigations by gathering details and timelines. Assist management in using root cause analysis tools, corrective action development, and verification of effectiveness.
Support audits, inspections, investigations, and continuous improvement efforts aligned with regulatory and company requirements and guidance.
Support chemical waste operations requiring ability to complete RCRA training and HAZWOPER training requirements.
Creates and distributes posters, signage, and forms. Organizes and files EHS documents and records.
Qualifications
Highschool Diploma
0-3 years of experience in EHS functions with ability to pursue EHS certifications and appropriate training for job functional skills.
Base knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DEP regulations and other federal, state, and local code requirements or willingness and ability to learn.
Strong attention to detail, safety mindset, and ability to collaborate across site teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
Travel between Abzena sites (Bristol PA, San Diego CA and Sanford NC) as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently lift and or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Stand/walk during entire length of shift.
Use arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Visual abilities including near and far sight, color, peripheral vision, depth and ability to focus.
FLSA: Exempt
Abzena is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
This job description requires the handling, supervision, management, or otherwise exposure to RCRA hazardous waste as defined at 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), parts 239 – 289.