Senior EHS Specialist

About the role

This onsite position provides technical, program development, and management support in hazardous waste management, emergency action planning, OSHA compliance, and other EHS-related disciplines for research labs, office spaces, and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing day-to-day activities for general EHS support onsite, including biological and hazardous waste programs.
• Provide operational support for all EHS programs (Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, Biosafety) to ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Triage and respond to requests via the internal request tracking system, ServiceNow, in a timely manner.
• Work closely with service vendors, EHS contacts, and lab researchers to ensure compliance.
• Participate on a rotating 24/7 on-call EHS emergency response team.
• Encourage teamwork and focus on practical solutions and problem-solving.
• Implement, evaluate, and continually improve EHS programs (e.g., Ergonomics, Contractors, Orientation, PPE, RPE, Radiation, Lasers) and assess compliance under federal, state, and local regulations.
• Create and revise EHS training programs and train personnel accordingly.
• Oversee EHS Representative onboarding and training.
• Maintain EHS equipment calibration and recordkeeping.
• Participate in the Broad BLOG/EHS Committee, assisting with meeting agendas, presentations, and documentation.
• Assist with the Respiratory Protection Program, including oversight of fit testing equipment, training, and OSHA-required program updates.
• Complete accident/incident reviews and OSHA recordable injuries and illnesses.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of contractors, interns, and co-ops, providing feedback and participating in performance reviews.
• Oversight of EHS service vendors.
• Conduct general safety orientation training.
• Maintain EHS databases and software systems.
• Conduct general EHS inspections and assist in higher-level audits.
• Assist with emergency response activities.
• Oversee routine equipment certifications.
• Maintain EHS supplies and safety stations.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with flammable material storage limits and practices.
• Coordinate EHS aspects of laboratory decommissioning, moves, and new lab setup.
• Perform initial triage and fact-finding for EHS issues.
• Perform routine check-listed EHS tasks.
• Manage SOPs and internal EHS documentation.
• Other duties as directed by the direct manager, Director, or Associate Director of EHS.

Requirements

• General knowledge and basic understanding of environment, health, and safety programs and regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NRC, Massachusetts DPH and DEP, NFPA Codes, Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulations, Massachusetts Building Code).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in environment, health, and safety programs, with knowledge in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazardous materials and physical agents.
• Bachelor’s degree in an environment, health and safety-related discipline, engineering, physical science, biological science/chemistry, or equivalent experience with emphasis in EHS.
• Specific experience in hazardous waste management or other professional EHS training, advanced degree, or certifications is a plus.
• Highly proficient computer skills.
• Ability to make effective oral presentations and work as part of a team.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate with people and perform multiple tasks.
• Service and team orientation.
• Active listening skills, bias for action, and ability to communicate for results.
• Operational thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow through and achieve objectives in a timely manner.

Working Conditions

Normal office and laboratory conditions. This is an onsite position.

Pay

Pay range: $83,000.00/yr – $116,333.00/yr based on a 40-hour per week schedule. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• At least 13 paid holidays and winter closure.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Employee assistance program.