Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: Raritan, NJ

Compensation: $38–$42/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (40 hours/week)

Contract Length: 12-month contract with potential for extension

Position Overview

A leading global diagnostics company is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support daily safety and compliance operations at its Raritan, NJ site. This position plays a key role in implementing safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and reinforce site-wide safety policies and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Interpret and apply OSHA, EPA, and local safety standards across departments
• Conduct regular EHS inspections and support incident investigations
• Lead safety meetings and contribute to ongoing EHS training efforts
• Manage hazardous and biohazardous waste programs, including vendor coordination and documentation
• Maintain compliance-related records, training logs, and reporting dashboards
• Participate in emergency response efforts and develop incident-prevention strategies
• Monitor and report on environmental metrics such as utility use and waste generation

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in EH&S, preferably in a healthcare, biotech, or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preferred certifications: First Aid/CPR, Hazardous Waste Operations
• Ability to work in varied physical environments, including climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and cross-functionally

Work Environment

The role includes a mix of office-based administrative tasks, team collaboration, and on-site safety inspections. Periodic exposure to laboratory and manufacturing settings may be required during safety audits or emergency support.

Benefits : Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees.From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment.Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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