Senior Consultant - BioSafety

BSI•San Jose, CA

6d•$106,500 - $156,200

About The Position

BSI Consulting Services is seeking an EHS Senior Consultant - BioSafety to provide technical, regulatory, and business expertise to clients. Based in San Jose or Oakland, California, the role provides strategic leadership for laboratory EHS programs in research and development environments, including biosafety, chemical safety, hazardous waste management, incident response, and regulatory compliance. The consultant will work with laboratory leadership and senior site management to identify and mitigate risks, strengthen safety culture, and improve EHS management systems. Travel to client locations locally or nationally may be requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or EHS-related discipline.
7–15 years of progressive EHS experience in the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, with significant exposure to R&D operations, BSL-1/BSL-2 laboratories, and vivaria.
Demonstrated expertise managing risks associated with experimental drug compounds, biologics, cytotoxic agents, and other high-hazard research materials.
Strong working knowledge of biosafety practices, NIH Guidelines, CDC BMBL standards, and AAALAC International requirements for animal research facilities.
Ability to conduct and lead risk assessments for complex laboratory and vivarium operations, including controlled environments and specialized equipment.
In-depth knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, USDA, DEA, NIH, and CDC regulations and standards, and experience navigating federal, state, and local permitting processes.
Experience developing and implementing EHS programs integrating chemical safety, biosafety, occupational health, and environmental compliance into R&D operations.
Experience with occupational health surveillance programs related to animal research and experimental compound exposure.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Proficiency with EHS data management systems, laboratory information systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Local experience with Massachusetts and California regulations highly desirable.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CBSP, or RBP strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead laboratory safety programs, including inspections, hazard identification, and root-cause investigations of unsafe conditions; recommend measures to eliminate hazards and reduce risk.
Partner with laboratory leadership to develop and approve Job Hazard Analyses, identify project-specific hazards, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Oversee incident investigations, lead multidisciplinary risk assessments, and create, track, and validate corrective and preventive actions.
Facilitate regular safety reviews with senior site management and influence decisions to advance safety beyond compliance.
Provide strategic oversight for chemical management, including reviewing and approving new chemicals, developing storage and segregation protocols, and addressing flammability, reactivity, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
Direct periodic hazardous chemical inventory reviews for regulatory compliance.
Design and deliver laboratory safety training for new hires and research staff, and annual recertification training.
Direct compliance with Large Quantity Generator requirements, including contingency planning and implementation of hazardous waste management systems.
Serve as the primary consultant for spill response, incident mitigation, and local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve biosafety, hazard communication, and chemical safety programs.
Lead the creation and maintenance of EHS management systems aligned with organizational goals and industry standards.
Monitor and guide site-wide worker safety initiatives, including pandemic response measures related to population density, PPE, and sanitation.
Maintain expertise in EHS regulatory compliance, including federal OSHA standards, hazardous materials management, and environmental permitting.
Travel to client locations locally or nationally as requested.