Environmental Specialist

The Opportunity:

We seek an experienced and proactive Environmental Specialist to lead environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and sustainability efforts across our site. This role is critical in ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal environmental regulations and timely regulatory reporting. The Environmental Specialist will manage programs related to wastewater treatment, air and water permitting, hazardous waste, and ozone-depleting substances (ODS).  

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in environmental compliance in an industrial, manufacturing, or municipal setting.
• Certifications:
  • In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, including RCRA (required), CERCLA, CAA, CWA, and TSCA.
  • Certification in environmental compliance (e.g., CHMM, REM) is a plus.
  • Experience with ODS compliance and leak detection programs is desirable.

Who you are:

• In-depth knowledge of air permitting, water permitting, RCRA, and CERCLA regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with ODS inventory, leak detection, and reporting protocols.
• Proficiency in maintaining regulatory documentation and preparing environmental reports.
• Ability to lead training sessions and promote regulatory compliance across teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

• Develop, implement, and manage environmental compliance programs focusing on air and water permitting.
• Ensure compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) regulations.
• Prepare and submit air and water permit applications, renewals, and modifications.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with environmental policies and procedures.
• Manage the ODS compliance program, including leak detection, inventory tracking, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on environmental compliance and best practices.
• Oversee waste management and disposal processes in accordance with RCRA regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and represent the company during inspections and audits.
• Stay current with changes in environmental regulations and industry standards.

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort

• This role involves extensive walking and fieldwork. You will actively inspect sites and identify areas for improvement.
• Standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects typically weighing less than 10 lbs.
• An office space will be provided with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
• This role involves work with hazardous waste.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.