EHS Specialist

Job Title: EHS Specialist

Job Description

The EHS Specialist will support the EHS Manager in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating environmental, health, and safety risks to ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role includes performing field inspections, assisting with hazardous waste management, supporting emergency response, and driving site-wide safety initiatives to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and controlling EHS risks across operations; support departments in completing risk assessments and ensure timely implementation of risk-reduction measures.
• Maintain and update EHS management documentation, including safety procedures, emergency response plans, and chemical management programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as global company standards.
• Support hazardous waste management, including performing inspections, characterizing waste, managing satellite accumulation areas, and ensuring compliant storage, labeling, and disposal.
• Provide assistance during chemical spill emergencies, coordinating containment, cleanup, and hazardous material disposal in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Conduct inspections of critical safety equipment-such as fire protection systems, eyewash/shower units, gas detectors, ventilation systems, and emergency response equipment-to ensure functionality and compliance.
• Prepare and lead site EHS onboarding and safety orientation, and support employee training and development activities to promote strong safety awareness and reinforce site safety culture.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in safety, health & safety, environmental health, and inspection.
• Familiarity with EPA, EHS, OSHA regulations, and hazardous waste management.
• Experience in hazardous communication, hazardous chemicals management, and compliance.
• Knowledge in quality assurance, FDA, GMP standards, and construction safety.
• Ability to conduct audits and develop safety programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, safety management, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in containment strategies and facility improvements.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficient skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records.
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as an individual.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, safety protocols, and waste management practices.
• Experience with Behavior-Based Safety programs.
• Proficiency in field sampling techniques.

Work Environment

The EHS Specialist will work in diverse settings, including offices, laboratories, and occasionally outdoors. The role involves starting with entry-level tasks such as fire extinguisher checks, safety shower inspections, and team inspections in labs and production areas. Over time, the position will evolve to contribute more to building the entire safety program. The EHS Specialist will support the EHS Director and interact with the global team. This is an exciting time to join the site, with significant growth and new API customer projects ongoing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morton Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.27/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morton Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.