Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist III

At Ascend Advanced Therapies, safety is central to everything we do. We’re seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional to help lead and maintain safety, health, and environmental programs that keep our people, facilities, and operations safe and compliant. This position may be filled at the EHS Specialist III or Senior EHS Specialist level depending on the candidate’s experience and demonstrated expertise. A Day in the Life As a key member of our site operations team, you’ll play a hands-on role ensuring our labs and production areas meet the highest safety and compliance standards. You’ll conduct inspections, coordinate training, manage environmental programs, and help foster a culture of accountability and care. The Environmental Health & Safety role provides greater autonomy to lead program development, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This position is onsite in Alachua, FL What You’ll Do Participate in or lead routine site-specific safety committee meetings. Conduct environmental, health, and safety inspections of laboratories, production areas, and facilities. Inspect and document work areas to verify fire protection systems, safety equipment, first aid supplies, and environmental compliance. Maintain a visible presence on the floor to provide technical guidance to managers and employees. Maintain safety equipment and consumables (first aid kits, eyewash stations, safety signage, etc.). Communicate environmental health and safety matters effectively across departments. Participate in or lead accident/incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions. Develop, deliver, and track safety and compliance training sessions. Manage or support environmental and sustainability programs, including liquid waste processing and disposal. Maintain the site’s chemical inventory, including authoring annual environmental reports. Maintain regulatory paperwork, coordinate with agencies for required permits, and support audits and inspections. Track and maintain records of inspections, findings, and corrective actions. Maintain the on-site security camera and badge access system. Participate in the 24/7 department on-call rotation. Support day-to-day EHS operations as needed and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time This position is on site at our Alachua, FL office Requirements Education and Certifications Bachelor's degree in environmental or safety science, industrial hygiene, or related field, and 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience OSHA 30 or 40-Hour Training Certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Additional Qualifications Certified Safety Professional, or other relevant EHS certification Experience managing security camera and badging systems Familiarity with JCI Fire System or similar fire and safety monitoring systems Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and GMP regulations and standards. Experience conducting safety and environmental inspections and managing compliance documentation. Familiarity with Blue Mountain CMMS or other maintenance management systems preferred. Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Medium Work (

Physical Activity: Kneeling/crouching Typing/grasping Crawling Walking Stooping Reaching Pushing/pulling Lifting Standing Hearing Climbing Supervisory Requirements This position does not require supervisory experience Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Paid Parental Leave Short Term & Long-Term Disability Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program