Senior Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety

Bristol Myers Squibb • Seattle, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety supports Bristol Myers Squibb’s Seattle sites within the Department of Environmental, Occupational Health, Safety and Sustainability (EOHSS). This field-focused role engages employees in their work environments to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. The specialist manages the site Contractor Safety Program and other safety programs, delivers training, conducts risk assessments, supports compliance activities, self-assessments and audits, and drives continuous improvement of EOHSS processes and workflows.

As a key EOHSS resource for the Seattle sites, the specialist collaborates across departments to align corporate and local policies, lead safety initiatives, foster an integrated EOHSS culture, and support environmental, safety and sustainability objectives throughout site operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related scientific discipline.
• At least four years of directly related EHS experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations and standards, such as OSHA, EPA and state regulatory agencies.
• Experience using EHS management systems, incident tracking, learning management or compliance databases.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while exercising sound judgment, initiative and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making capabilities, including the ability to identify practical solutions to complex EHS challenges.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels, including site leadership, cross-functional teams and corporate EHS stakeholders.
• Self-motivation, adaptability, a continuous-improvement mindset, and commitment to operational excellence and safety culture.

Nice To Haves

• EHS experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, manufacturing, research or laboratory environments.
• Hands-on laboratory experience working with hazardous chemicals and laboratory operations.
• Experience with EHS platforms such as Enablon, Intelex, SuccessFactors or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental, health, safety, occupational health, medical surveillance and sustainability regulations, codes, standards and industry best practices.
• Develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve EHS programs, procedures and management system elements.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Hygiene, Biosafety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Contractor Safety, General Safety and other assigned EHS programs.
• Manage chemical, biological and related EHS inventories, databases, records and reporting systems.
• Lead and administer biosafety programs across multiple sites, including risk assessments, biological safety reviews, inspections, training and support for Institutional Biosafety Committee activities.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training, including new-hire orientation, laboratory safety, biological safety, contractor safety, regulatory compliance training and refresher courses; maintain accurate training records and support training compliance initiatives.
• Partner with employees, contractors, researchers, facilities personnel and cross-functional stakeholders to promote safe work practices and compliance with EHS requirements.
• Lead and support EHS inspections, audits, self-assessments, GEMBAs and compliance reviews; track findings, corrective actions and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct and manage incident, injury, near-miss and contractor-related investigations, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions and reporting.
• Manage occupational health program records and processes, including medical surveillance, reproductive health and family planning, vaccinations, respiratory protection, risk assessments and incident follow-up, coordinating with occupational health professionals.
• Administer and use EOHSS and related management system platforms for investigations, inspections, compliance management, occupational safety, corrective actions, training and reporting.
• Develop and manage EHS documentation systems, SharePoint sites, databases, forms, procedures, SOPs, inspections, action items, communications and management system records.
• Coordinate contractor safety and high-hazard work programs, including permit compliance, contractor oversight, field audits and performance monitoring.
• Generate, maintain, analyze and distribute EHS metrics, reports, records and performance data.
• Support site financial and administrative processes, including purchase orders, check requests, invoices, expense tracking, meeting coordination and related documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and responsive support as an EHS contact for internal customers, researchers, facilities, management, contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in EOHSS operational reviews, tier meetings, committees, teams, audits and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement process enhancements and innovative solutions to improve efficiency, compliance and effectiveness.
• Resolve EHS issues promptly and effectively, escalating concerns, resource constraints or emerging risks to appropriate leadership.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid vacation for specified non-exempt, RayzeBio and Puerto Rico employees, subject to manager approval.
• 11 paid company holidays; specified employee groups also receive three optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer-hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior