Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Catalent's Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development.

The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist plays a key role in promoting a safe and compliant workplace by ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, corporate, and site-specific regulations. This position supports the EH&S team in fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence, helping to create an environment where employees, contractors, and visitors can work confidently and securely. The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist contributes to maintaining high standards of integrity, efficiency, and enthusiasm across site operations, with a continuous focus on improving safety practices and outcomes.

Shifts: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

This position is 100% on-site at the Greenville site.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

The Role

• Lead and Support EH&S Programs, oversee vendor safety, new hire orientation, job site audits, and ensure regulatory compliance across environmental, health, and safety domains.

• Ensure adherence to EPA, state, and county regulations; manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs including RCRA, pharmaceutical, and universal waste.

• Deliver and maintain regulatory and site-specific training (DOT, RCRA, OSHA) via LMS; coordinate safety-related training and maintain the Hazard Communication program including SDS management.

• Conduct routine inspections (CAAs, emergency equipment, stormwater systems), safety assessments (FMEA, JSA, PPE), and support ergonomic and industrial hygiene initiatives.

• Coordinate emergency evacuation drills, participate in Emergency Response Teams and Site Safety Committee, and ensure compliance with the Emergency Action Plan.

• Support incident investigations, track corrective/preventive actions, and contribute to the development and revision of EH&S procedures and programs.

• Participate in ISO 14001/45001 audits, operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts), and maintain required certifications.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant EH&S experience in a regulated industry (or) Associate degree with at least 2 years of relevant EHS experience in a regulated industry required.

• OSHA 40-hour General Industry Certificate or MESH Certification may substitute for 1 year of experience.

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry and Hands-on experience with hazardous materials or waste in roles such as Large Quantity Generator (LQG); Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF); Field Services; HAZMAT responder or similar is preferred.

• Solid understanding of OSHA General Industry standards and familiarity with hazardous waste management protocols, including DOT/RCRA regulations

• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and FDA/industry standards

• Demonstrated ability to be a creative and proactive contributor and a strong focus on continuous improvement and safety culture enhancement

• Must be able to safely move filled 55-gallon drums, manipulate objects, and perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, climbing, and standing for extended periods. Requires certification to operate powered industrial trucks and possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license.

• Involves working with hazardous chemicals and wearing a respirator for safety. Employment is contingent upon passing a medical evaluation conducted by an external vendor to ensure respirator compatibility.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

• Fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.

• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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