EH&S Specialist - San Diego HQ (onsite)

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Looking for a dynamic role where you can truly make an impact on safety and sustainability? As a key player within the EH&S team, you'll support and fine tune our corporate Environmental Health & Safety programs, ensuring they run seamlessly and effectively.
Provides support for and monitors compliance of corporate environmental health and safety (EH&S) programs. Performs detailed and routine Operations tasks effectively and efficiently. Provides support in maintaining the facilities’ environmental, industrial, health and safety programs. Monitors environmental compliance and industrial health and safety programs (radiation safety, chemical safety, fire prevention, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention). Recommends corrective action where environmental health and safety hazards exist. May conduct compliance training and inspection of lab and plant environments to ensure compliance with global occupational safety and health standards. Monitors environmental compliance and industrial health compliance.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Implement and monitor environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Perform laboratory inspections to ensure compliance and recommend corrective actions where environmental health and safety hazards exist

• Maintains safety equipment inventory, performs periodic safety inspections, performs radioactive contamination surveys, maintains radioactive materials inventory, administer dosimetry program, monitors hazardous waste removal vendors, and may assist in consolidating and shipping hazardous waste (chemical, biohazardous and radioactive).

• Monitor and control employee exposure to radiation, chemical, and biological hazards

• Coordinate collection and disposal of hazardous waste.

• Maintain inventory and operation of safety equipment, including calibrating detection equipment

• Participate in miscellaneous Operations Department activities including, but not limited to: shipping and receiving activities, asset management, inventory management (laboratory supply and chemical), facilities support, and plant operations.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in a scientific or related discipline preferred and 2+ years of relevant experience in the environmental health and safety field OR

• AS degree in a scientific or related discipline preferred and 4+ years of relevant experience in the environmental health and safety field

• Preferred at least 4 years’ experience with radioactive materials

• HAZWOPER 40-hour certificate preferred. DOT Hazardous Material Handler certificate preferred. DOT 49 CFR and IATA certificate preferred

• IATA and DOT 49 CFR shipping certification

• Required to lift and move up to 50 lbs

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations and procedures.

• Good project management skills including the ability to plan, organize, and work efficiently to support laboratory personnel and meet deadlines

• Ability to analyze data and investigate options accurately to respond with logical and effective action

• Ability to troubleshoot and develop creative and innovative solutions to problems

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Strong computer skills

• Detail oriented

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $75,300.00-$109,100.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.