Environment, Health, and Safety Leader

Osmo•Elizabeth, NJ

18h•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Osmo is a digital olfaction company aiming to improve human health and wellbeing by giving computers a sense of smell. Olfactory Intelligence has applications across various industries. Osmo is hiring an EHS Leader to manage the entire Environment, Health & Safety function for its New Jersey operation. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports, intended for someone with prior experience building and running an EHS program. The role involves setting safety standards, driving cross-functional adoption, and serving as a senior technical authority. The position reports into operations leadership and collaborates with R&D and facilities leadership on lab build-outs, chemical inventory, and compliance. The scope is strategic ownership of the EHS function, with the authority to set standards across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
10–15+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, chemical, pharma, or industrial-research environment.
Demonstrated track record of designing AND running an EHS program end-to-end — not just executing within someone else's program.
Hands-on hazmat depth: chemical handling, OSHA, RCRA, lab safety, and the ability to author SOPs and JHAs from scratch.
Proven ability to set standards and drive adoption across a scientific or engineering organization without a reporting line.

Nice To Haves

CSP (Certified Safety Professional) — preferred. Single-credential candidates considered only if program-ownership track record is unusually strong.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the end-to-end EHS program — strategy, regulatory positioning, audit posture, incident response — across the lab and associated chemical-handling environments.
Develop the EHS program strategy: assess current-state risks and gaps, establish near-term compliance priorities, and build a multi-year compliance roadmap.
Set company-wide EHS standards and drive adoption across R&D, manufacturing, and facilities without a direct reporting line.
Own all required permits, registrations, documentation, and compliance calendars.
Serve as the subject-matter expert and primary point of contact for EHS-related matters across the company.
Ensure and interpret compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and state regulatory requirements.
Lead safety risk assessments; advise engineering, R&D, and operations leaders on hazard identification and mitigation.
Develop and own incident reporting, investigation, and corrective-action processes.
Lead emergency preparedness, spill response, and fire safety programs.
Author SOPs, JHAs, and chemical hygiene plans from a blank page where they do not yet exist.
Uplevel the EHS literacy of scientists, operators, and engineers — even with no direct reports.
Mentor junior EHS practitioners (current or future) and set the technical bar for the function.
Partner with R&D and facilities leadership on lab build-outs, chemical inventory expansion, and new-process safety reviews.
Design, deliver, and continuously improve EHS training for onboarding and ongoing operations — including role-specific tracks for lab, manufacturing, and warehouse staff.
Own training matrices and ensure required certifications remain current.
Lead audits, inspections, and customer EHS questionnaires.
Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and emergency responders.