Sr EHS Specialist (Onsite - Acton, MA)

Position Overview

The Senior EHS Specialist (Generalist) is responsible for assisting in developing, implementing, and sustaining environmental, health, and safety programs in support of a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role supports the entire Acton Campus for office, distribution center, warehouse, research, development, quality and manufacturing operations. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture aligned with FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on EHS professional with strong regulatory knowledge, sound technical judgment, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. 

Responsibilities

Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, MassDEP, and applicable local regulations, including:

  • Hazard Communication

  • Electrical Safety / LOTO

  • Machine Guarding

  • Industrial Hygiene

  • Ergonomics

  • Emergency Response

• Interpret and apply EHS requirements within a medical device manufacturing and R&D environment.

• Support FDA and ISO-related audits (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) as they relate to EHS.

Program Development & Implementation

• Assist in Developing, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, procedures, and training materials.

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions.

• Manage environmental programs including hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, and chemical management.

• Maintain EHS metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadership review.

Risk Assessment & Prevention

• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations.

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Facilities to identify and mitigate EHS risks.

• Support management of change (MOC) processes from an EHS perspective.

Training & Culture

• Deliver EHS training for new hires and existing employees (classroom and shop-floor).

• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to site leadership.

• Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, visibility, and coaching.

Contractor & Vendor Oversight

• Support contractor safety programs and permitting (hot work, confined space, etc.).

• Review EHS requirements for vendors and service providers.

Required Skills Competencies

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

·       Ability to work independently under minimal guidance

Education and Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.

·       5-8+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

·       Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.

·       Experience supporting audits and inspections (OSHA, MADEP, EPA, FDA, ISO).

·   ��   Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

·       Experience in cleanroom, lab, or GMP manufacturing environments.

·       Familiarity with Massachusetts-specific environmental and safety regulations.

·       Experience implementing or supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Frequently standing, walking, reaching above shoulders and below waist.

• Ability to walk manufacturing and lab areas regularly, standing for extended hours.

• Use of personal protective equipment as required.