EHS Specialist - Torrance

PolyPeptide is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead environmental and hazardous waste initiatives at our site. This is a high-impact role where you will partner with engineering, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and support sustainable growth in a GMP manufacturing environment.

As an EHS Specialist, you will serve as the site subject matter expert for environmental and hazardous waste programs, driving compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting operational excellence. You will play a key role in risk assessments, permitting, waste management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

• Coordinate and oversee environmental and hazardous waste management programs

• Prepare and submit permits, reports, and regulatory communications

• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective action plans

• Investigate incidents and lead root cause analysis and documentation

• Perform routine site inspections to ensure compliance

• Support engineering teams on environmental permits and regulatory requirements

• Participate in HazOp and EHS risk assessments for new and existing projects

• Lead or support pre-job safety assessments for subcontractor activities

• Coordinate with external specialists for environmental evaluations

• Issue and manage permits to work in line with regulations and internal procedures

• Contribute to the development of global EHS systems and SOPs

• Support harmonization of EHS processes across sites

• Lead internal initiatives to improve safety, compliance, and operational efficiency

• Share knowledge and provide guidance across cross-functional teams

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Safety, or related field

• 2–5 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or related industry

• Experience with environmental and hazardous waste regulations and permitting

• Strong background in risk assessments and chemical safety

• Experience supporting or leading EHS-related projects

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across all levels

• Ability to lead projects and drive results independently

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and safety

• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments

Salary: $65k-$75k

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.