Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) - Industrial Hygiene at LOTTE Biologics

 

We are LOTTE Biologics! A new company, built on 80 years of tradition!

 

We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.

 

We deliver therapies that make a Healthier World!

To help us meet our mission LOTTE Biologics is in need of a Manager, EHS - Industrial Hygienewho will be responsible for executing the environmental, Industrial Hygiene and safety programs associated with the development and manufacture of Monoclonal Antibodies and Antibody Drug Conjugates at the LBA Syracuse Site to achieve compliance with applicable local/federal regulations and result in an environmentally safe workplace, including the reviews of capital renovations and new construction projects. This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices required by the job function.

• Provides technical and regulatory guidance on Industrial Hygiene issues associated with the manufacture of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) and antibody drug conjugates (ADC) focusing on the recognition, evaluation, and control of physical and chemical hazards.
• Manage all Biological safety and Industrial Hygiene programs associated with the facility.
• Implements EHS self-assessment programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable local, state & federal regulations.
• Review capital renovations and new construction projects to ensure environmental, Industrial Hygiene and Safety issues are addressed.
• Serve as the LBA liaison with regulatory agencies during site audits and inspections and as Site contact for EHS community outreach activities and the Community Awareness.
• Manage EHS programs associated with mAb and ADC manufacturing and development areas which include the following duties:
  • Deliver environmental, Industrial Hygiene, safety, and emergency response team training programs.
  • Conduct exposure assessment and IH monitoring as appropriate (e.g., dust monitoring, noise monitoring, chemical monitoring), performs the equipment calibrations as required, and sends samples to external laboratory.
  • Maintains employee exposure record, notify the employee, reports monitoring results, and recommends exposure control measures to management.
  • Review Hazard Communication program including annual SDS update and inventory of chemical substances to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain statistical data, develops reports, and files official reports with regulatory agencies.
  • Represent the site on EHS issues through participation in Professionals Industry Association.
  • Participate in process hazard reviews of new and existing equipment to ensure Industrial Hygiene issues are addressed.
  • Provides guidance for the proper selection of personal protective equipment.
  • Administer the incident investigations program to determine root cause and develop action plan to avoid recurrence and follows-up to ensure improvements are made.
  • Participate on ADC area when required and actively participates in various EHS Committees including site Institutional biosafety committee (IBC) and participate in Biological Assessment of Risk (BAR) process..
• Keeps abreast of current technologies and regulatory trends.
• Aid in administration of the departmental budget to assure controlled expenses within established goal and supports department director in administrative areas such as budget, capital appropriation, change control and company representation.
• Cover EHS evening and weekend response approximately ten weeks per year (may include holidays).
• Perform other related duties, as required.

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USD $76,000.00/Yr.
USD $113,000.00/Yr.
10%

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science (Environment, Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field)
• 3+ years of experience leading various EHS areas such as Environmental, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene in the pharmaceutical, biologics manufacturing and/or chemical manufacturing industry.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Preferred but can work with candidate to obtain certificate within 6 months of employment.
• Member of professional organization preferred (AIHA, ASSP or similar)

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:

•  Fully cognizant of applicable Federal and Commonwealth rules and regulations
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work under pressure of time and capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer knowledge 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Potential exposure to all hazardous conditions is anticipated since considerable amount of time is spent in site operations. Must be physically able to wear a Respirator for extended periods.

 

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY 

 

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities. If this is the work that you want to do in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today! 

 

http://www.lottebiologics.com/

LOTTE BIOLOGICS was established in 2022, and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. LOTTE BIOLOGICS entered the biologics CDMO business after acquiring Bristol Myers Squibb’s Syracuse biologics drug substance manufacturing site, as of January 1, 2023!

 

The newly established organization aims to become a Global Top 10 CDMO company in the biopharmaceutical industry.  With initial operations in 1948 in Japan, LOTTE has grown to become the fifth-largest conglomerate corporation in South Korea. LOTTE has various business units, including petro/fine chemicals, food, retail, hotels, electronics, construction, and IT. LOTTE has 30+ global locations across the US, Europe, and Asia.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.