Senior Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety

Lila Sciences • Cambridge, MA

3d • $88,000 - $126,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an EHS Specialist for our laboratory environments, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and compliant scientific workspace at Lila Sciences. Your expertise will be essential in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental health and safety programs, thereby enabling groundbreaking scientific work in a secure and compliant setting. This is an individual contributor role, and you will be onsite at our Cambridge, MA location.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in an EHS role within laboratory, biotech, or similar scientific environments.
• 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 lab domains and disciplines (e.g., biosafety, chemistry, materials handling).

Nice To Haves

• Grade 1 or Grade 2 Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Operator license, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire. (If location requires this license; remove if inapplicable.)
• Certifications in OSHA, HazMat, or other relevant safety programs.
• Prior experience with lab safety management tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EHS programs and policies 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 biosafety, chemical safety, and hazardous waste disposal processes within lab environments.
• Deliver EHS training and onboarding for new staff and contractors, focusing on safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with lab teams to ensure compliance with biosafety, chemical hygiene, and waste disposal regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.
• Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies and manage compliance documentation and reporting.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation including bonus potential and generous early equity.

What This Job Offers

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