EH&S Lead
Core
Lead the development, implementation, and management of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) programs and culture for a nonprofit research organization at the interface of AI and biology.
Role type
Senior EH&S Lead (Laboratory & Research)
Builds
EH&S management systems, compliance programs, and safety culture for a research institute.
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Research Laboratory
Required skills
EH&S program management, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA), risk assessment, incident investigation, hazardous waste management, biosafety, chemical hygiene, safety training design, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
Animal research safety, biohazardous material handling, ASP/CSP/CIH certification
Technologies
Cal/OSHA, CalEPA, EPA, DEA, OSHA, NRC, NFPA, SDS management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain EH&S programs and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify and remediate hazards; Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, and injuries to determine root causes; Act as primary point of contact for regulatory and certifying agencies; Oversee regulated medical and hazardous waste programs including vendor contracting; Manage EH&S management systems covering chemical inventories and permitting compliance; Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities