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EHS Staff Specialist

Worcester, MA, usFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide guidance on personnel EHS matters, develop and implement EHS programs, and ensure regulatory compliance in an early-stage discovery R&D laboratory facility.

Role type

Staff Specialist, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Builds

EHS programs, policies, procedures, hazard assessments, and training materials

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D / Laboratory Safety

Required skills

Hazard identification and risk assessment, Hazardous waste program management, Contractor and construction EHS management, High hazard control (Lockout Tagout, confined space, work permits, machine guarding, electrical safety, fall protection), Environmental sustainability, Emergency preparedness and response, Industrial hygiene, Ergonomic job safety analysis, Laboratory safety (biological, chemical, radiation), Incident investigation, EHS training delivery, Technical writing, Project management

Preferred skills

Professional EHS or Engineering certification

Technologies

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic EHS programs and policies; Interpret and communicate EHS regulations and internal standards; Lead EHS initiatives including hazard control and waste management; Investigate incidents and injuries to determine root cause; Develop and deliver EHS training; Collaborate with internal EHS network to identify best practices.

Seniority

Staff Specialist, experienced IC