EHS Manager – Laboratory and Biological Safety

Alexion•New Haven, CT

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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 effective EHS programs. The position requires strong communication, analytical, organizational, and data-management skills, along with the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organization. The role may involve work in laboratory, office, utility, and other operational environments, and participation in inspections, emergency exercises, incident response, and field assessments. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required. Occasional lifting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, or entering controlled or regulated areas may be involved, subject to site-specific requirements. The annual base pay range is $97,000–$146,000 USD. The position is eligible for various incentives, including short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards for salaried roles. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and leaves), and health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.

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 EHS, 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, work independently, and contribute 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 improvement opportunities.
Ensure EHS 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.