At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Description

Position: EHS Manager

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Shift: M-F 9am-6pm

Company Overview

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Chelmsford, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally.   We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

How you’ll add value....

The role of the Environmental Health & Safety Manager is to provide EHS leadership and direction and minimize EHS related risk for the site. This position is responsible for site EHS program management in our New Jersey site, including managing and administering environmental, health, and safety programs to meet regulatory requirements, corporate initiatives, company objectives and to promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

What you’ll do....

Manage the company-wide health and safety program according to applicable EHS/OSHA regulations

Propose, develop, maintain, revise and communicate final corporate EHS policies, procedures and documents

Provide guidance on proper use and disposal of chemicals, hazardous materials, equipment, etc. to ensure employee safety and environmental compliance

Recommend and implement effective and sustainable corrective actions where environmental health & safety hazards exist

Provide expertise to all personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, regulations, guidelines, processes and permits

Assist senior QA personnel with execution of applicable EHS tasks related to the Quality System

Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting for all required corporate EHS and Security initiatives

Assist with management of employee training and administration of quality documentation

What you’ll bring....

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Occupational Safety required

3-5 years of experience in an EHS/OSHA-compliance role required

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential

Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

OSHA 10/30-hour certification desired

Experience with hazard recognition training

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [email protected] for assistance. 

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications),  qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.