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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.

With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.

Program Specialist, Safety, Health and Environment 

Primary Responsibilities

• This role is an integral member of an onsite team responsible for supporting all aspects of the BioNTech Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Departmental programs for the Maryland site. These programs include but are not limited to:  occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, chemical safety, risk management, environmental permitting and compliance, sustainability, ergonomics, and illness and injury prevention.

• Program Support.  Support training and onboarding of individuals for various workplace safety topics, laboratory safety and accident/incident reporting; develop, update, and maintain EHS training materials and training records.   Serve as lead for the site volunteer Emergency Response Team.
• Safety.  Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law. Conduct hazard analysis and routine inspections; recommend preventative/corrective action where hazards exist; assist with coordination of building evacuation drills; maintain safety data sheets and review of new materials for hazards.
• Compliance. Conduct and document inspections, complete compliance reports for agencies, manage waste records, including hazardous waste manifests and waste profiles; ensure compliance with RCRA and applicable state regulations, coordinate waste shipments with contractor and conduct audits of waste management practices. Oversee completion of routine chemical inventory and required reporting, and permitting.
• Document/Records Management.  Develop, maintain and update as needed standard operating procedure (SOP) for all safe work practices and utilize them in the day to day training on SHE programs.  Develop, create, and manage site platforms, databases, and SharePoint for documentation of procedures, forms, SOPs, investigations, reporting, inspections, action items, communications, and other management system platforms and their outcomes in line with quality and program requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S) in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Environmental Science or Engineering and at least two years related experience (preferably in an lab environment)
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills including attention to detail and ability to effectively multi-task with a willingness to perform a wide range of tasks including working with confidential information.
• The SHE Specialist will be familiar with regulatory standards and guidelines such as OSHA, EPA, MD Dept. of Env., ANSI, ASHRAE, DOT and NFPA, as well as local environmental health and safety regulations.
• Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 5:00PM
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to frequently changing priorities simultaneously and think creatively, critically, and strategically to solve problems in a complex environment with urgency, agility, and calm.
• Ability to prioritize work and think independently, analyze, and solve complex problems with excellent judgment, quality, and detail in an urgent manner.

Benefits for you:
 

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance

• Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7

• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance

• Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.

• 401(K) Plan with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs

• Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives

• Professional Development Programs

• Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking

• Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

…and more! More details to be shared.

BioNTech is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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