Senior Consultant - BioSafety

BSI Group•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

BSI Consulting Services is hiring an EHS Senior Consultant - BioSafety to provide expert environmental, health, and safety consulting for research and development operations. The role leads laboratory safety, biosafety, chemical management, hazardous waste, incident response, and regulatory compliance programs. The consultant partners with laboratory and site leadership, advises on risks and corrective actions, and develops and improves EHS management systems and training. The role is based in San Jose or Oakland, California, and requires travel to client locations locally or nationally as 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.
Significant exposure to R&D operations, BSL-1/BSL-2 laboratories, and vivaria.
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 with federal, state, and local permitting processes.
Experience developing and implementing EHS programs that integrate 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 is highly desirable.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CBSP, or RBP are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead laboratory safety programs, inspections, hazard identification, and root-cause investigations of unsafe conditions.
Recommend measures to eliminate hazards, reduce risks, and promote a proactive safety culture across research and development activities.
Partner with laboratory leadership to develop and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), identify project-specific hazards, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Oversee incident investigations, lead multidisciplinary risk-assessment teams, and create, track, and validate corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct safety reviews with senior site management and influence decisions aimed at operational excellence beyond compliance.
Oversee chemical management programs, including reviewing and approving new chemicals, developing storage and segregation protocols, and addressing flammability, reactivity, and permitting requirements.
Direct periodic hazardous chemical inventory reviews for regulatory compliance.
Design and deliver laboratory safety training for new hires, research staff, and annual recertifications.
Direct compliance with Large Quantity Generator requirements, including contingency planning and 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 and apply expertise in EHS regulatory compliance, including federal OSHA standards, hazardous materials management, and environmental permitting.
Travel to client locations locally or nationally as requested.