Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Founded in 1985, GeminiBio serves the global biotechnology industry, from basic research to commercial production, with a focus on helping our customers accelerate the development of life-enhancing biotherapeutics.The company focuses on producing cell culture products, instruments, and solutions that help customers streamline their discovery, development, and production processes, and by making custom cGMP bioprocess liquids that radically simplify customers' manufacturing workflows – regardless of batch size.Located in West Sacramento, California, GeminiBio has two manufacturing facilities, comprising a total of 57,000 square feet. To meet the stringent needs of biotechnology research and production customers, the company's cell culture sera and bioprocess liquid manufacturing facilities are segregated between animal origin-free cGMP manufacturing and animal component cGMP manufacturing. GeminiBio is an ISO 13485 certified, FDA registered Class 1 Medical Device Manufacturer, aligned with 21 CFR Part 820.Position SummaryThe EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving GeminiBio's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across cGMP manufacturing, laboratories, and warehouse operations. The role supports safe operations in ISO-classified manufacturing areas, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (including Cal/OSHA), drives risk-reduction initiatives, conducts inspections and training, and partners cross-functionally to support safe, efficient production of GeminiBio's media, buffers, and large-volume bioprocess liquids.Key ResponsibilitiesAdministers and continually improves core EHS programs, including Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Hazard Communication (HazCom), Chemical Hygiene, Emergency Response, and Ergonomics.Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, including Cal/OSHA, Title 8 requirements, safety training standards, laboratory chemical exposure rules, and all cGMP-relevant safety requirements.Performs routine inspections of laboratories, production suites, life-safety systems (eyewash, safety showers, fire extinguishers, spill kits, AEDs), and warehouse areas; tracks and verifies corrective actions.Manages accident/incident investigations, root-cause analyses, OSHA recordkeeping, and the timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.Maintains Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library, chemical inventory systems, and compliant labeling in accordance with HazCom standards.Partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Facilities, and Supply Chain to assess risks in equipment operation, large-scale liquid manufacturing (up to 10,000 L), chemical handling, and material movement.Coordinates hazardous waste accumulation, documentation, vendor pickups, and compliance with environmental regulations (RCRA, universal waste, biomedical waste where applicable).Delivers new-hire and recurring EHS training, including PPE use, spill response, chemical hygiene, IIPP, HazCom, and ergonomic awareness.Supports emergency preparedness planning, drills, and documentation.Provides data and EHS performance metrics to site management and supports continuous improvement initiatives.Provides limited cross-functional support to other departments, including basic office administrative tasks and assisting with purchasing small operational items, as business needs ariseCore CompetenciesCustomer CentricConsistently aware of how work product impacts customer value and experience and works with intensity to optimize customer value and experience. Able to identify barriers and inefficiencies impacting customer value.Effective TeamworkKeen ability to collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues – often under pressure – to accomplish business objectives and deliver customer value. Able to identify – and correct – the issues degrading the success of teams.Personal LeadershipConsistently delivers high-quality individual results, and when problems are encountered, able to be self-reflective and identify new ways of working to accomplish individual objectives. Strong level of personal accountability. Invests time and energy into professional development. Routinely takes the initiative to solve challenges and capitalize on business opportunities.Planning and OrganizingAble to clearly identify the work that needs to be done and the order in which the work needs to be completed to generate the desired result. Consistently able to foresee challenges and barriers to success and then effectively develops – and implements – actions to accomplish objectives.Effective CommunicationsAble to organize thoughts to communicate to colleagues concisely and accurately and, as needed, management. Oral and written communications are professional and appropriate for the setting and the audience.Expert at building, organizing, and managing diverse teams to accomplish challenging objectives – on time and under budget. Takes proactive steps to design and implement systems to effectively communicate team vision/ mission and cultivates the motivational atmosphere required to maximize the performance of everyone within the team.Execution ManagementExpert at deploying tools and processes to bring clarity – and accountability – to the complex actions and deliverables required to accomplish the objective. Ruthlessly manages project deliverables, timelines, and results. Holds individuals and teams accountable to deliver on commitments.Performance ManagementSets objectives and metrics with individuals and teams to ensure clarity regarding the desired outcomes and how success will be determined. Skillful in coaching – and supporting – individuals and teams. Able to quickly identify performance gaps, assess root causes, and implement corrective actions. Unsatisfied with poor performance and able to rigorously address performance barriers.Business AcumenKeen ability to understand how a business works, how the business delivers value to customers, how it makes money, and how strategies and decisions impact financial, operational, and sales results. Able to quickly understand the nuances and trade-offs associated with critical business issues, challenges, and opportunities, and make decisions that generate the greatest benefit to the business – and stakeholders.Company ValuesIntegrityDoing the right thing – the first time. Honoring and keeping commitments.IntensityWorking with speed and focus to deliver the highest quality results – on time.InvolvementEmbracing unique perspectives and treating others with dignity and respect.Biased to improve processes and products to better serve customers and improve workflows.Required Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Life Sciences, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).3+ years of EHS experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, or laboratory/manufacturing environments.Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, IIPP, HazCom, laboratory safety standards, and safety training requirements.Experience conducting investigations, root-cause analysis, and OSHA recordkeeping.Familiarity with cGMP environments (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820).Ability to interpret regulations, develop procedures, and implement safety improvements.Excellent communication skills; able to influence teams, lead training, and maintain accurate documentation.Preferred: experience with hazardous waste management, ergonomics programs, and large-volume liquid manufacturing operations.J-18808-Ljbffr