Senior​/Principal EHS Specialist

Position: Senior / Principal EHS Specialist
Who We Are:

Calico (Calico Life Sciences LLC) is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies and model systems to increase our understanding of the biology that controls human aging. Calico will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Calico’s highly innovative technology labs, its commitment to curiosity-driven discovery science and, with academic and industry partners, its vibrant drug-development pipeline, together create an inspiring and exciting place to catalyze and enable medical breakthroughs.

Position

Description:

Calico is seeking a Senior/Principal Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join the EHS team. Calico EHS works directly with researchers, facilities and operations staff, to prevent accidents, resolve unsafe conditions, protect the environment, and provide consultation on environmental, health and safety practices and regulatory information. The role will be the primary owner for Environmental Programs, as well as own or assist with the implementation of several other EHS programs, promote safety practices and look for ways to offer continuous improvement in a fast paced, always changing start up environment.
In this role, you will exercise a high degree of independent judgment to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee government reporting.  You will proactively analyze systemic risks, lead significant incident investigations, and implement effective CAPAs to mitigate organizational liability.  An exceptional collaborator and communicator, you will interface seamlessly with lab, office, and operations staff, manage vendor performance, and design and deliver complex technical training.  

Additionally, you will lead small-to-medium or safety initiatives and facility modification reviews to champion a proactive culture of compliance or lead cross-functional teams for significant safety culture initiatives and strategic facility planning.

Position Responsibilities:

Environmental Programs owner:

Air, Water, Waste programs

Hazardous Waste (chemical and bio- hazardous waste) program

Work with vendors and lab members to manage waste appropriately

Permits and reporting for the above programs

Regulatory Environmental reporting requirements (CERS, biennial report, etc.)Controlled Substances Program owner

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program owner

Pandemic (e.g., COVID) Response (day-to-day activities/communications)
Life Safety Programs and Emergency Response Building Evacuation Team Lead First Aid / AED / Fire Boxes maintenance

Fire/Earthquake Drills Lead Emergency action plan Lead Worker’s Compensation liaison (HR Program Owner) and OSHA Log maintenance

Supervisor of on-site Hazardous Waste vendor staff

Assist with implementation and record keeping for Environmental Health and Safety programs such as:
Radiation Safety, Biosafety, Chemical Safety, Physical Safety Programs, Ergonomics, Overall Training Programs/LMS, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Contractor/Construction Safety Serve as backup Chemical Hygiene, Biological Safety Officer, and as an alternate Radiation Safety Officer Conduct IH surveys to identify processes that pose a risk to the health and safety of employees and make recommendations for improvement

Perform risk/exposure assessments pertaining to laboratory/chemical/biological safety, conduct lab audits, recommend and follow up on corrective actions Respond to emergencies and spills

Conduct safety training and incident investigations Help implement and maintain chemical inventory, SDS library, Learning Management System, regulatory reporting requirements (CERS, biennial report, etc.) and…