Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Cambridge, MA USA
Overview
As an EH&S Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and compliant scientific environment within our labs. Your expertise will be essential in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental health and safety programs, thereby enabling groundbreaking scientific discoveries in a secure and compliant setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain EH&S programs and policies to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
* Conduct regular safety evaluations, risk assessments, and facility reviews to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
* Manage and oversee biosafety, chemical safety, and hazardous waste disposal processes for lab environments.
* Deliver EH&S training and onboarding for new staff and contractors, focusing on safety practices and regulatory compliance.
* Coordinate with labs to ensure compliance with biosafety, chemical hygiene, and waste disposal regulations.
* Lead incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.
* Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies and for the management of compliance documentation and reporting.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
* BA/BS degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
* 3–5 years of experience in an EH&S role within a scientific, laboratory, or biotech environment.
* Strong understanding of safety regulations, including biosafety, chemical hygiene, and waste disposal standards.
* Experience in conducting safety evaluations and risk assessments.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and training skills.
* Ability to work effectively across various scientific domains, including chemistry, biology, and materials science.
Bonus Points
* Grade 1 or Grade 2 Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Operator license, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
* Certifications in OSHA, HazMat, or other relevant safety programs.
* Prior experience with lab safety management tools and technologies.
Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Note to Agencies
Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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