Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager, Biologics Manufacturing

Job Title: EH&S Manager                                                                                           

Location: Redmond, WA (with support of Seattle, WA site)
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Reports To: Director, Head of EHS US

About Us:

At Just-Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged, it’s celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper? #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role:

This integral position reports to the Head of EHS and assists with providing oversight and development of Environmental Health & Safety at Just-Evotec Biologics sites in Seattle/Redmond with primary responsibilities to support the Redmond site. This position plays a key role in delivering on EHS initiatives and targets that drive employee engagement and empowerment.

What You’ll Do:

A day in the life of the EHS Manager includes partnering with production, technical, lab, and facilities teams to monitor established EHS programs and enable new EHS programs. Time will be spent supporting development of risk assessments and creating controls, on training efforts to include content development, in technical areas to provide guidance, and on day-to-day management of inspection programs and compliance obligations. Strong communication and influencing skills are critical to success in this position.

• Manage development and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs to meet regulatory requirements, corporate initiatives, and company objectives. 
• Improve awareness for our teams in the environmental and safety space through a variety of communication mechanisms.
• Coordinate incident investigations with leaders and stakeholders to create actions that reduce risk with error-proofing solutions that focus on process gaps.
• Lead efforts for the Redmond operations to implement new digital tools that improve risk assessment capabilities, inspection oversight, and chemical management.
• Be the face for contractor safety and ensure high-risk activities are properly vetted and contractors are trained for activities performed onsite.
• Support gap analyses for local policies against U.S. and Global Evotec policies.  
• Support Safety Committee Chairs to meet the charter and team objectives.
• Lead and train the Redmond Emergency Response Team to ensure the team is capable and available to support emergency events at the Redmond facility.
• Maintain JEB Redmond EH&S-related records, data, and metrics. 
• Perform inspections to support safety and environmental compliance for the Redmond location.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 7 years of EHS experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science or related field; alternatively, scientific degree followed by formal EHS training. 
• EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or life science industries preferred.
• Experience in lab safety, biosafety, emergency response, hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.  
• Deep knowledge of EHS laws and regulations that impact the organization’s operations.  
• Working experience in conducting incident investigations and interacting with regulatory agencies. 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams such as Facilities & Engineering, Product and Process Development, Quality, and Operations at multiple levels.  

Why Join Us:

• Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.
• Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.
• Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.
• A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box—we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious?

If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind, just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you.

Let your curiosity guide your career #BeCurious and explore the endless possibilities at Just-Evotec!

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $110,000-$126,500;  Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.