Senior EHS Specialist

Company: Merck
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Location: Irvine
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you drive a developing safety culture in a Cell Culture Media production facility. You will define and implement EHS strategies, support new product introductions, and lead trainings and risk assessments. You act as a central regulatory liaison, conduct audits, investigations, and support emergency drills. You champion Be Safe and Be Healthy programs and develop site-wide safety initiatives. This position offers a chance to shape safety and environmental excellence within a global science-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement EHS strategies aligned with High Impact Culture
  • Review safety of raw materials and finished goods for new products
  • Conduct risk assessments and deliver site hazard reviews (Re-HAZOP)
  • Provide training and support incident investigations
  • Lead internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Coordinate emergency response drills and Be Safe/Be Healthy programs
  • Regulatory liaison and oversight of on-site contractors’ safety
  • Develop environmental programme and monitor process safety in production

Key requirements

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in safety management
  • Degree or equivalent in Biological/Chemical Science or Engineering (Desirable)
  • Previous experience in a similar EHS role
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Proven track record of driving EHS improvements
  • Experience with hazardous substances
  • Experience in GMP/manufacturing/pharmaceutical environments (Desirable)
  • stakeholder management
  • communication
  • proactive problem-solving
  • risk assessments
  • audits
  • incident investigations

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Posted: October 1st, 2026