The Associate 2, HS is responsible for supporting the development and execution of Health & Safety programs with a focus on laboratories. This includes compliance with applicable regulations (Federal, State, Local), codes and standards. As a single point of contact, this position will represent EHS and collaborate with assigned functional operations areas to instill a world class culture of EHS. Additional responsibilities include support of EHS engagement programs (EHS observations, GEMBA), training, audits, inspections, investigations, and collaboration with EHS personnel across the organization.

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

What You’ll Do

• Supports the development, execution, and continuous improvement of HS programs, making sure they align with global best practices and reflect our commitment to world-class standards.
• Leads efforts to maintain adherence to local and international safety regulations, leveraging a proactive approach to identifying risks and mitigating them effectively
• Works closely with various departments to integrate HS priorities into daily operations, ensuring a unified and collaborative effort towards achieving our safety goals.
• Implements thorough risk assessment practices, developing action plans that not only address potential hazards but also enhance overall workplace safety.
• Supports innovation in collaboration with key stakeholders to identify key program drivers, identify best in class solutions and champion integration into site operations.
• Establishes, enforce, and maintain key HS programs (e.g., chemical hygiene plan, hazard communications program, chemical inventory, SDS management, etc.) in partnership with other team members.
• Supports development of site permits and policies to start-up and operate facility.
• Delivers EHS and Sustainability orientation and training.
• Supports execution of site Lab Safety Champion program
• Responds promptly to questions from process stakeholders.
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient knowledge of EHS regulations
• Progressive thought processes with a focus on out of the box and collaborative thinking
• Ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other design documentation.
• Ability to interpret regulations and transpose into functional program requirements and documentation

Basic Requirements / Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational, Industrial Health and Wellness, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or related field and 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment; or
• Master’s degree with minimal or no prior experience
• Prior experience of EHS program development and implementation

Preferred Requirements / Certificates

• Prior experience in greenfield operations, advanced manufacturing, or start-up of new facilities
• Biopharmaceutical, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Finished drug product or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience
• OSHA 10\30
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour
• NIMS 300 (Incident Supervisor)
• RCRA

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection X No Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No X Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. No X Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. X No Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, X 10 lbs. 33 lbs.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. No X Yes

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).