Physical Sciences Safety Officer, EH&S

Lila Sciences • Cambridge, MA

20d • $108,000 - $144,000

About The Position

As a Physical Sciences Safety Officer, EH&S, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and compliant scientific environment within our labs. Your expertise will be essential in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental health and safety programs, thereby enabling groundbreaking scientific discoveries in a secure and compliant setting.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in an EH&S role within a scientific, laboratory, or biotech environment with a strong focus in the physical science domains.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, including biosafety, chemical hygiene, and waste disposal standards.
• Experience in conducting safety evaluations and risk assessments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and training skills.
• Ability to work effectively across various scientific domains, including chemistry, biology, and materials science.

Nice To Haves

• Grade 1 or Grade 2 Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Operator license, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Certifications in OSHA, HazMat, or other relevant safety programs.
• Prior experience with lab safety management tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EH&S programs and policies with a focus on physical and chemical hazards, material sciences, and nanomaterials to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular safety evaluations, risk assessments, and facility reviews to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and oversee chemical safety and hazardous waste disposal processes for lab environments.
• Deliver EH&S training and onboarding for new staff and contractors, focusing on safety practices and regulatory compliance in physical science.
• Lead development of best practices for chemical handling for specific materials with significant hazards.
• Coordinate with labs to ensure compliance with chemical hygiene, biosafety and waste disposal regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.
• Assist in the management of compliance documentation and reporting.

Benefits

• We expect the base salary for this role to fall between $108,000- $144,000 USD per year, along with bonus potential and generous early equity.
• The final offer will reflect your unique background, expertise, and impact.
• Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees