EHS Specialist - Contract

HRM are delighted to be partnering with a global leader in diagnostics. Galway is home to the company's global R&D innovation hub and they are expanding operations there to support this.

These diagnostic test kits are used across a wide range of healthcare settings - from labs and clinics to bedside and at-home testing for conditions such as infectious diseases, viral illnesses and cardiometabolic markers.

EHS professional to join their growing operation in Galway.

• Develop and implement EHS programs across the site.
• Maintain and deliver effective EHS training strategy.
• Manage internal EHS audits and inspections, and track actions to completion.
• Analyse EHS data and trends to lead proactive initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate risk assessments for tasks, areas, and equipment.
• Support the maintenance of a certified EHS management system (ISO 45001), including leading the EHS site committee and integrating EHS representatives.
• Oversee incident investigations and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Conduct manual handling, ergonomic assessments, and compliance checks on batch records and manufacturing documentation.
• Continuously improve EHS training programs and deliver site-wide briefings and modules.
• Support regulatory inspections and documentation management in a GMP environment.
• Ensure responsibilities under the site's Health & Safety Management System are upheld.
• Provide support in security and site access control.
• Perform additional EHS-related duties as required.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a lab or manufacturing operation.
• Familiarity with internal auditing and associated documentation is required.
• EHS professional with strong leadership and influencing qualities.
• Excellent organizational and self-management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Proven ability to compile, analyse and report EHS data. xcfaprz

To learn more about this role, apply online or contact Aisling Clements on for a confidential discussion.