Environmental Health & Safety Consultant - Biosafety

Triumvirate Environmental•Somerville, MA

3d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental, a leading environmental services firm, is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant with a focus on biosafety to join their Professional Services team. This role involves protecting client employees, contractors, and customers, and safeguarding the work environment by inspecting and evaluating environments, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and industry standards. Triumvirate serves diverse clients in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors, emphasizing a culture that fosters growth, development, education, and creativity to 'WOW' both employees and customers.

Requirements

One to five years of progressive professional experience in biosafety, environmental health and safety, research compliance, or research or diagnostic laboratory environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field such as Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or Engineering.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations.
Eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
Must have a reliable form of transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a BSL-2 and/or ABSL-2 laboratory environment.
Completion of ABSA or other professional development coursework (e.g., ABSA Principles and Practices).
Active membership in at least one national professional safety organization, including participation in local chapters.
Progress toward obtaining a professional designation or certification (e.g., RBP, ASP).

Responsibilities

Provide professional knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to CDC and NIH biosafety guidelines for infectious agents, recombinant DNA, and bloodborne pathogens.
Apply core biosafety concepts, including criteria for establishing appropriate biosafety containment levels for diverse research and laboratory applications.
Demonstrate knowledge of recombinant DNA technology, viral vectors, and biological hazards.
Participate in or manage Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs).
Conduct inspections of laboratories and other spaces to assess and ensure regulatory and institutional compliance.
Perform workplace safety inspections, evaluating personal protective equipment (PPE) and work practices through direct observation and personnel engagement.
Identify potential accident and health hazards (e.g., toxic vapors, mold, mildew, explosive gas-air mixtures) and assist in implementing control measures.
Assist in investigating accidents and injuries, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
Communicate workplace safety concerns to client personnel and recommend practical corrective actions.
Conduct routine EHS safety trainings, including new employee orientation, hazard communication, and powered industrial truck training.
Prepare written documentation and reports, including accident reports, and complete required OSHA and other regulatory recordkeeping forms.
Assist in the development, drafting, and updating of occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and manuals.