Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Contract) Job Description This contract Environmental Health and Safety Specialist role offers the opportunity to support a highly regulated manufacturing operation in Bridgeton by assisting the primary EHS lead with overflow tasks. You will help ensure a safe, compliant workplace while gaining broad exposure to FDA-regulated animal drug manufacturing and the full spectrum of health, safety, and environmental activities. Responsibilities • Support the primary Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) lead with day-to-day health and safety activities and overflow tasks in a regulated manufacturing environment. • Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable safety regulations, internal policies, and industry standards within an FDA-regulated manufacturing setting. • Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety programs, procedures, and documentation to support regulatory compliance. • Help monitor and promote safe work practices on the manufacturing floor, identifying potential hazards and communicating corrective actions. • Assist with health and safety inspections, audits, and follow-up activities to ensure issues are documented and addressed in a timely manner. • Support incident reporting and basic investigation activities, helping to track and document safety events and corrective actions. • Collaborate with manufacturing personnel and leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture and encourage continuous improvement in EHS performance. • Provide general EHS support related to environmental considerations, as needed, in coordination with the main EHS lead. Essential Skills • At least 5 years of experience in safety or health and safety roles. • Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. • Experience in regulated manufacturing operations. • Strong knowledge of health and safety principles, practices, and regulatory compliance requirements. • Ability to work effectively in a small EHS team, supporting a primary EHS leader with overflow tasks. • Bachelors degree required. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience working in FDA-regulated environments is a plus. • Environmental exposure to environmental compliance is a plus. • Experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, or related drug manufacturing environments is beneficial. • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work closely with operations and leadership. • Ability to adapt quickly and take on a wide range of EHS responsibilities in a dynamic setting. Work Environment This role is based on-site in a regulated animal drug manufacturing facility in Bridgeton, working closely with a single EHS leader in a small, highly collaborative team structure. You will operate in a production environment where strict quality and safety standards apply, and you will gain significant exposure to FDA-regulated processes and compliance requirements. The position offers a hands-on, fast-paced setting with broad visibility across operations and the potential for the contract to evolve into a longer-term opportunity based on performance and business needs. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bridgeton, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bridgeton, MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeton,MO. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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