Health and Safety Engineer
Penn Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Engineer to join our team in Langhorne, PA.
The Health & Safety Engineer provides technical environmental, health, and safety (EHS) engineering support across pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and facilities operations. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining EHS programs that ensure regulatory compliance, protect employee safety, and support operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong regulatory knowledge, hands-on EHS experience in regulated environments, and a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk mitigation.
This position’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, procedures, permits, and management systems supporting manufacturing, laboratory, and facilities operations.
- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments, including job hazard analyses, PPE assessments, machine safety evaluations, and process safety reviews.
- Perform EHS compliance audits and inspections and support corrective and preventive actions to address identified risks and gaps.
- Provide technical support for industrial hygiene activities, including exposure monitoring, data evaluation, and reporting.
- Support environmental compliance activities such as waste management, permit compliance, regulatory reporting, and coordination with vendors and regulators.
- Develop and deliver EHS training and provide on-site coaching to promote safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
We are looking for applicants with:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline required.
- 3–7 years of experience supporting EHS programs in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations and applicable environmental regulations.
- Experience developing and sustaining EHS programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Machine Safety, Hot Work, and Chemical Safety.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
What we offer:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, vision, and dental Insurance
- Childcare expense reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Annual merit increases
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays
Penn Life Sciences is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
We encourage you to apply if you feel that you are a match! We look forward to hearing from you.
