EHS Manager – Laboratory and Biological Safety
About The Position
The EHS Manager manages and advances environmental, health, and safety programs, with a primary focus on biological safety, EHS management systems, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. The role provides technical guidance to laboratory R&D and support functions and partners with laboratory and operational teams, Facilities, Quality, Security, Occupational Health, and other stakeholders to identify and control risks, maintain compliance, strengthen EHS culture, and implement EHS programs effectively. Success requires strong communication, analytical, organizational, and data-management skills, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organization. The position may involve work in laboratory office, utility, and other operational environments. The employee may need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and participate in inspections, emergency exercises, incident response, and field assessments. Occasional lifting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, or entering controlled or regulated areas may be required, subject to site-specific requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental sciences, occupational health and safety, or a closely related scientific or technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in environmental, health, and safety, biological safety, laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or a related field.
- Certification or ability to achieve certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, RBP, or CBSP.
- Demonstrated understanding of biotechnology, including viral vectors, biological safety principles, hazard identification, risk assessment, biosafety controls, biological waste management, incident response, and applicable regulatory or industry requirements.
- Experience supporting EHS management systems, audits, inspections, corrective and preventive actions, performance metrics, compliance evaluations, or continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical requirements clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Ability to collect, maintain, evaluate, and report EHS data using databases, spreadsheets, dashboards, or other electronic systems; proficiency with standard office and data-analysis tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and work independently while contributing effectively to a cross-functional team.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, engineering, occupational health and safety, public health, industrial hygiene, or a related discipline.
- More than 5 years of relevant experience in biological safety, EHS, laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or EHS management systems, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical device, chemical, or another highly regulated industry.
- Certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, RBP, or CBSP.
- Experience with recognized EHS or management-system standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or comparable internal governance frameworks.
- Experience with EHS information management systems, electronic laboratory or quality systems, data visualization tools, or reporting platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS safety programs, procedures, standards, and guidance in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, recognized industry practices, and organizational requirements.
- Conduct and review risk assessments for laboratory and support activities.
- Participate in investigations of EHS incidents, near misses, spills, and nonconformances; assist with root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness reviews.
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EHS management systems, including risk registers, compliance obligations, procedures, objectives, performance indicators, audits, inspections, management reviews, and corrective action processes.
- Conduct or support routine EHS inspections, internal audits, compliance assessments, and operational reviews; track findings and work with responsible functions to ensure timely closure and sustainable corrective actions.
- Develop and deliver EHS training, onboarding materials, awareness campaigns, and role-specific guidance; evaluate training effectiveness and maintain training records.
- Maintain accurate EHS records and databases, analyze trends, prepare dashboards and performance reports, and use data to identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement while ensuring data quality, consistency, confidentiality, and timely reporting.
- Build effective working relationships with employees, contractors, scientists, engineers, managers, and senior leaders; provide practical, risk-based advice and promote ownership of EHS responsibilities.
- Support emergency response planning, drills, preparedness assessments, and response activities involving biological materials, chemical hazards, spills, exposures, releases, and other EHS events.
Benefits
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
