Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Marietta
Posted Date: Mar 31 2026
Business Introduction
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position Summary This role will lead the day-to-day implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security/Emergency Response (EHS&S) programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. As the EHS&S Specialist with expertise in Chemicals, Industrial Hygiene, and Emergency Response, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical health, safety, and hazardous materials (chemical and biological) safety programs to mitigate key risks to the site. This position will serve as the primary site SME for chemical safety and Industrial Hygiene, including the development and oversight of the future Hazardous Materials Emergency Response team. Additionally, you will support the site and assigned value streams in general/industrial safety needs, championing EHS principles across the site and collaborating with management and staff to continuously enhance EHS performance. To be successful in this role, you will need experience in a facility/manufacturing EHS role, with specific expertise in chemical safety/industrial hygiene and emergency response. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
Assess chemical and biological hazard risks from new and existing materials and processes, evaluate the effectiveness of existing exposure controls, and advise on different control methodologies. Conduct Industrial Hygiene monitoring, analyze results, issue reports, and manage site plans, including exposure monitoring/modeling and the chemical safety program. Integrate Industrial Hygiene considerations into capital and minor works projects and effectively identify and manage risks through technical innovation and support. Evaluate compliance with federal, state, and local legislation and GSK requirements related to EHS&S, interpret requirements, and provide recommendations for compliance. Perform program audits, facility inspections, and generate recommended corrective actions. Manage key health and safety risks to GSK personnel, contractors, visitors, and the company's reputation with regulators and the public. Implement EHS&S programs at the Marietta site, verify their effectiveness, and ensure proper identification and mitigation of hazards and risks. Ensure GSK standards are embedded into the project and operations to mitigate key risks for the site. Implement EHS&S Management Systems for health, safety, environment, and security regulations and requirements. Oversee the formation and management of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), including team member selection, equipment procurement and maintenance, and targeted training for efficient emergency handling. Direct ERT operations, conduct routine equipment inspections, and coordinate skill-building exercises to ensure team preparedness for industrial incidents. Develop, conduct, and evaluate training on EHS&S programs and processes, including training area supervisors and staff to identify hazards and conduct workplace inspections. Recommend and develop specific safety improvement plans and programs based on trend analysis and EHS&S performance. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, occupational health or related field. 2+ years of experience in the EHS&S field with progressive roles and responsibilities, including managing and executing EHS programs. Experience must include time in a facility EHS role as well as specific work experience related to chemical safety/industrial hygiene and emergency response Professional certification (either a CSP or CIH) is highly preferred. If not currently certified, the candidate must have the ability to become certified within 2 years of date of hire. Note: Obtaining and maintaining either a CSP or CIH certification is a requirement of this position. Member of relevant professional EHS institution in order to stay current in the field such as ASSP or ACGIH Experience with Chemical, laboratory, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, or similar regulatory manufacturing environment. Availability to support occasional extended hours, shift/weekend coverage and 24/7/365 emergency response; willingness to travel occasionally (< 5% travel)
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Working knowledge of OSHA general industry (29 CFR 1910) and construction (29 CFR 1926) regulations. Practical experience developing, implementing and managing high hazard programs, risk assessments and controls, emergency response, security and health & wellbeing initiatives. Practical knowledge of risk management for construction projects and ability to integrate EHS requirements into project design, construction, commissioning and operations. Awareness of environmental compliance requirements and experience applying them in operations. Strong organizational, troubleshooting and decision-making skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication; able to simplify complex issues and influence stakeholders at all levels. Ability to prioritize work, develop short- and long-term strategies, and apply change management techniques. Flexibility to adapt plans quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and evaluate alternative solutions while maintaining compliance with regulations and GSK standards. High attention to detail; deliverables expected "Right First Time"
What we offer
You will join a team focused on safe, reliable operations and continuous learning. You will get hands-on experience with meaningful EHS&S work. We encourage development, coaching and internal mobility. If you are motivated to help create safer workplaces and grow your career, we want to hear from you.
How to apply
If this role fits your skills and ambitions, please submit your resume and a short note describing how you would help the site improve safety and compliance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support inclusion in our workplace. #LIGSK #GSKMarietta #MariettaGSC Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
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GlaxoSmithKline
Apr 01, 2026