Director of Environmental Health & Safety - Molecular & LTG

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

EHS Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy tailored to Molecular and LTG operations.
• Serve as the primary EHS subject matter expert for leadership teams, providing expert counsel on risk mitigation, regulatory trends, corrective action planning, and safety performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO, OSHA, EPA, and biosafety standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, empowerment, and scientific excellence.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Interpret federal, state, and local EHS, EPA, OSHA, biosafety, chemical hygiene, radiation safety, and hazardous waste regulations and ensure compliance across all Molecular and LTG sites.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs, inspection protocols, SOPs, and emergency response procedures.
• Ensure proper management of hazardous materials, biohazardous waste, chemicals, and controlled substances.
• Oversee EHS audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and CAPA execution.

Laboratory & Manufacturing EHS Oversight

• Support safe operations in high-complexity R&D, diagnostic assay development, reagent manufacturing, and molecular instrument production environments.
• Drive best-in-class laboratory safety practices, including biosafety level compliance, ergonomics, ventilation, PPE standards, and chemical hygiene programs.
• Partner with R&D and Manufacturing leadership to integrate EHS into design, process changes, and new product introduction.

EHS Programs & Training

• Develop and lead robust EHS training programs for scientists, engineers, field service personnel, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage incident reporting systems, trend analysis, and performance dashboards.
• Ensure operational readiness for internal and external audits.

Cross-Functional & Field Support

• Partner with Field Service and Applications teams to ensure safe customer-site practices, including electrical, mechanical, and biological hazard mitigation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, HR, and Operations on multidisciplinary safety initiatives.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop an EHS team that supports the Molecular and LTG business.
• Mentor high-potential employees and build future EHS leadership capability.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Biosciences, Engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or EHS-related field strongly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 5 years in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or biopharmaceutical industry. Strong background in laboratory, biosafety, and manufacturing EHS. Proven leadership experience managing EHS teams across multi-site operations. Experience supporting regulated environments (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP) preferred.
• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) or RBP, OSHA, EPA, or laboratory safety certifications.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, biosafety, hazardous waste, and chemical safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, influence, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success leading change in scientific and technical environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work may occur in laboratory, manufacturing, and office environments.
• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically; occasional international travel (~10%).
• Must be able to use required PPE and meet biosafety environment requirements.

About the Role

Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've earned our reputation for excellence by developing innovative diagnostic assays and instruments that are trusted by healthcare providers around the world.