Senior EHS Specialist - NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes

Are you looking to be part of a game-changing organization that has the potential to help cure cancer? NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is seeking individuals with a pro-active, collaborative, can-do mindset to join our rapidly growing team.

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is a growing, commercial-stage company focused on advancing patient care by providing therapeutic radioisotopes and novel radiopharmaceuticals to detect and treat cancer, and customized radiopharmaceutical development services.

Innovative technology, opportunities for career advancement, and competitive compensation are just the beginning. NorthStar offers health and life insurance, 401K match, paid holidays, and paid time off, and all NorthStar employees are eligible on day one for our annual bonus and equity incentive plans.

The Senior EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining industrial and laboratory best practice safety programs and processes.  This position will be responsible for maintaining strict compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.  The Senior EHS Specialist is a key member of a Safety Team that includes health physics, safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental talent, and has primary responsibility for implementation and maintenance of general safety and industrial hygiene programs.

Physical demands may include, but not be limited to, specific vision abilities including near vision/acuity and visual color discrimination.

The work environment may include exposure to a heated/air-conditioned indoor office / manufacturing / cleanroom setting with adequate ventilation and lighting and outdoor environments with varying temperatures.  The noise level may vary from quiet to loud. Employees must be willing and able to wear various types of PPE, including, but not limited to, respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as required by the job to ensure safety in potentially hazardous conditions.  Specific cleanroom requirements include employees needing to inform leadership about any health condition that may have an adverse effect on products, as well as compliance with gowning protocols.  This means all jewelry, including physically attached items, must not interfere with the effectiveness of personal protective equipment.  In addition, all cosmetics, fragranced products (perfumes, aftershave, etc.), and nail products are prohibited, including clear nail polish, artificial nails, and nail extenders. 

The company is a radiopharmaceutical manufacturer and radiation may be present in manufacturing and laboratory areas. Employees may be required to be monitored using company provided dosimetry and bioassay testing.

• Provide guidance, direction, coaching, and mentoring of EHS staff.
• Maintain and develop safety programs and processes to protect NorthStar personnel and meet or exceed all OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform and document all required program inspections and reviews; document and follow up all improvements and corrective actions.
• Develop and provide required safety-related training for NorthStar employees and contractors, and ensure all regulatory requirements associated with Hazard Communication are maintained.
• Perform and document hazard analyses and safety assessments for projects and processes.
• Evaluate equipment, systems, and processes for industrial hazards; including noise, respiratory, confined space, electrical, and other hazards.
• Use, select, and maintain safety-related equipment and instruments, including industrial hygiene instrumentation, fall protection equipment, and respiratory protection equipment.
• Mentor and support NorthStar Safety Committee activities and initiatives.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or Science and five (5) or more years of experience as part of a comprehensive Occupational Safety Program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Experience in a technical manufacturing or production environment, including control of exposure to hazardous materials and environments; and additional experience as part of a comprehensive Occupational Safety Program.  Master’s Degree in Occupational Health or the equivalent is a plus. 

Licensure/Certification:

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) qualification or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) qualification preferred.  

Please note the company cannot provide immigration-related sponsorship (including H-1B status, O-1 status, Optional Practical Training support, etc.) for this position.  Each successful applicant will be required to complete the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, demonstrating both identity and employment authorization, on or before the first day of employment.  Under federal law, only truthful information may be provided on the Form I-9.

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is headquartered in Beloit, Wis. This location is our primary manufacturing site and accommodates all of our corporate functions. Beloit has small city charm, with a lively and renovated downtown, yet is also close to cities such as Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Rockford.

Beloit is a part of the larger South Central Wisconsin/Northern Illinois region, which offers residents and visitors alike a unique blend of urban opportunities and rural, natural beauty. The area, therefore, offers collections of natural, educational, artistic, and historical attractions alongside a wide variety of sporting and social opportunities. There are several cities and many towns within a reasonable commute of Beloit, which offer a wide choice of residential styles and a large number of school district choices for those considering relocation.

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.