Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Orano Med, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing new therapies against cancer. Based on its unique expertise in the extraction and purification of lead-212 (Pb-212) and radiolabeling technologies, Orano Med is developing innovative Pb-212-based treatments which consist of selectively destroying cancer cells while limiting the impact on surrounding healthy cells.

With a solid portfolio of development projects covering a diverse range of biological molecules capable of recognizing and targeting various forms of cancerous tumors, and a reliable supply chain for Pb-212, Orano Med aims to become a leader in targeted alpha therapies, in particular addressing needs of patients currently without effective therapeutic solutions among the existing approaches

Position Summary

The EHS Specialist will be responsible for supporting safe, compliant, and efficient radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations by implementing, monitoring, and improving Environmental Health & Safety programs. This role ensures compliance with NRC, FDA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations, while fostering a strong safety culture in a highly regulated GMP environment. Shift will be Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training tailored to radiopharmaceutical production.
• Monitor radiation safety programs, including dosimetry, contamination surveys, exposure tracking, and waste management.
• Support Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) activities and assist with maintaining compliance with RAM license conditions.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses; recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, transport, and disposal of radioactive and hazardous materials in accordance with NRC, DOT, and EPA requirements.
• Investigate EHS incidents, near misses, and deviations, document findings and lead root cause analysis.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to ensure compliance with FDA cGMP and ALARA principles.
• Maintain records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies (NRC, OSHA, EPA, state regulators).

Provide EHS training and mentorship to manufacturing staff to promote a culture of continuous safety improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2+ years of experience in radiopharmaceutical operations; AU or RSO training preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, with at least 1 year of relevant industry experience.

Experience

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting (radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical preferred).

 Requirements

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for higher-level position.