Consulting Specialist - Pharmaceutical & Lab

About the role

Assist with laboratory inspections; observe, document, and investigate unsafe work conditions.
Work with laboratory personnel to develop JHAs and determine project-specific hazards and risks.
Identify and manage occupational hazards and environmental risks, lead incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, and create/document corrective and preventative actions to ensure a safe workplace.
This includes initiating and leading regularly scheduled safety meetings with senior management to move beyond safety compliance to proactive identification of hazards and risks.
Provide oversight for chemical management, review new chemical approvals, develop chemical storage and segregation schemes, flammability limits, etc.
In addition, conduct periodic review of hazardous chemical inventories for permit compliance.
Occasionally conduct lab safety training for newly hired employees and scientists needing yearly recertification (new employee orientation, bloodborne pathogen, Safe Start, etc.).
Assist with Large Quantity Generator requirements
Assistance / consulting on spill response and clean up, and local reporting to outside agencies (if necessary).
Implementing biosafety/hazard communication/chemical safety programs
Developing or maintaining management systems
Expertise and experience in EHS regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assist with laboratory inspections and document unsafe work conditions.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to develop JHAs and identify project-specific hazards and risks.
• Manage occupational and environmental risks, conduct incident investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead safety meetings with senior management to enhance proactive hazard identification.
• Oversee chemical management, review new chemical approvals, and develop storage and segregation schemes.
• Conduct periodic reviews of hazardous chemical inventories for compliance.
• Occasionally provide lab safety training for new hires and scientists.
• Support Large Quantity Generator requirements and assist with spill response and clean-up.
• Implement biosafety, hazard communication, and chemical safety programs.
• Develop or maintain management systems.
• Provide oversight for EHS regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in scientific or EHS related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in EHS or consulting, with a focus on lab safety, biosafety, and hazardous materials/waste management.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and accident investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Professional certifications (such as GSP) desired, but not required.
• Understanding of health and safety regulatory requirements, specifically Fed-OSHA standards, and conducting regulatory compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific or EHS related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in EHS or consulting, with a focus on lab safety, biosafety, and hazardous materials/waste management.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and accident investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Professional certifications (such as GSP) desired, but not required.
• Understanding of health and safety regulatory requirements, specifically Fed-OSHA standards, and conducting regulatory compliance audits.

Skills

• Expertise in EHS regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead safety meetings and foster proactive hazard identification.
• Proficiency in managing chemical risks and implementing safety protocols.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk assessment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $70,450 to $90,000 annually.
• Group-sponsored health and dental plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• A company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 11 paid holidays and 4 weeks paid time off.

Pay

The salary for this position can range from $70,450 to $90,000 annually; actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with benefits, located at a biopharmaceutical laboratory and research facility in the Boston, MA area.