Environmental Health & Safety; EHS), Senior Associate

About Lab Central:

Founded in the heart of Kendall Square in 2013, Lab Central is a network of shared laboratory spaces and scientific communities that serve as a launchpad for high-potential life-sciences and biotech start-ups. We deliver first-class facility and operational support, skilled laboratory personnel, and an expansive events program designed to add value to the community and promote connectivity‒ as well as the other critical services and support that early-stage companies need to begin start-up operations.

Are you an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional interested in working with a diverse group of early-stage biotech companies, researchers, and types of spaces?

Lab Central is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety, Senior Associate to support our laboratories in Cambridge. This role reports directly to the EHS, Associate Director. You will be a strong fit for this role if you have 1-2 years’ relevant experience in the EHS field. We are looking for a self-directed, organized individual who enjoys working with scientists to understand their cutting-edge science and support their safety and compliance needs.

Your day-to-day is focused on ensuring that the laboratories are operating safely and residents have proper resources to sustain a safe working environment. Every day is different, so flexibility and responsiveness are key while delivering value on projects and other commitments.

• Be a champion of safety and proactively look for chances to encourage staff and residents to do the same
• Provide direction to residents and staff to ensure a safe and compliant workplace
• Support the EHS team in hazard assessments and project registration reviews with a focus on biological safety
• Participate in, help prepare for, and coordinate Lab Central’s Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) meetings
• Aid in managing hazardous waste program
• Assist with the implementation and further development of EHS programs
• Act as liaison with EHS contractors and Lab Central staff and residents
• Coordinate EHS activities and communications for staff and resident companies
• Support the EHS Associate Director in hazard assessments and project registration reviews
• Serve as an emergency coordinator
• Conduct and participate in organization of emergency and evacuation planning and response
• Enhance EHS training offerings for staff and residents
• Track and schedule required trainings for staff
• Participate in incident investigations and help to ensure root cause and corrective and preventive measures are identified and implemented
• Maintain permits and registrations in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Other responsibilities as needed and appropriate to support staff and our resident safety programs

• Ability to work on location in Cambridge, MAincluding occasional after-hours as needed
• Must be willing to obtain or have OSHA HAZWOPER, EPA RCRA, and DOT training certifications

You’re not expected to hold all the below qualifications; however, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience managing relationships with vendors, service providers, and scientists
• Experience in biotechnology R&D and PD laboratory activities
• Experience in local, state, and federal EHS regulatory compliance
• Experience working with a cross-functional team
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees and residents
• Ability to ask questions to understand novel, complex technologies and the potential impact on EHS programs

• Strong time…