Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist Grow Your Safety Career in a Highly Regulated Manufacturing Environment We're seeking a hands-on Safety Specialist to help drive safety excellence within a growing manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who wants to broaden their impact, take ownership of meaningful projects, and gain exposure to the pharmaceutical industry , even if their experience is outside of pharma. Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Work directly with an experienced EHS leader who is passionate about mentoring and developing future Safety professionals.
- Partner with a Director of Operations who started his career in Safety and remains a strong advocate for the function.
- Gain valuable pharmaceutical manufacturing experience without prior pharma industry experience.
- Lead high-visibility safety initiatives with direct interaction with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership.
- Join a company where Safety is viewed as a strategic business partner, not just a compliance requirement.

Key Responsibilities

- Support OSHA compliance and safety program management.
- Conduct audits, inspections, JHAs, and hazard assessments.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Support machine guarding, electrical safety, and employee safety training.
- Partner with operations teams to strengthen safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

- Manufacturing or industrial safety experience.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs.
- Experience with audits, investigations, and hazard identification.
- Excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to safety.
- A professional who wants to learn, grow, and make a visible impact.

This role is ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career under strong mentorship while gaining valuable experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.