Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and enforce EHS programs, policies and procedures and work instructions in accordance with OSHA, EPA, Massachusetts DEP, and local Waltham regulations.
• Manage hazardous materials, chemical storage, and waste disposal programs in compliance with the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard.
• Oversee chemical hygiene plans and laboratory safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA Lab Standard (29 CFR ).
• Develop and maintain safety procedures for battery fabrication, testing, storage, and transportation.
• Provide guidance on safe handling, storage, and disposal of lithium‑ion batteries and other energy storage materials.
• Conduct hazard assessments, risk analysis, and recommend corrective actions for process safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintain records for regulatory inspections, safety audits, and training activities.
• Conduct EHS training for staff on chemical safety, battery hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response procedures.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• Lead in preparing for regulatory inspections and audits (EPA, OSHA, MA DEP, local authorities).
• Develop emergency response plans and conduct drills for fire, chemical spill, gas release, and battery thermal runaway events.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with carriers.

• Minimum 3–5 years of EHS experience in a laboratory or battery R&D environment.
• HAZWOPER certification (24‑hour preferred; 40‑hour acceptable).
• Knowledge of chemical hygiene requirements, laboratory safety standards, and MSDS/SDS management.
• Experience with lithium‑ion battery handling and energy storage safety protocols.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and Massachusetts‑specific EHS regulations.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting, hazardous waste management, and emergency response planning.
• Ability to perform risk assessments, inspections, and compliance audits.
• Strong communication and training skills.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Experience in R&D battery facilities or advanced energy storage labs.
• Knowledge of fire protection and chemical reaction hazard mitigation specific to lithium‑ion technology.

• Ability to work in laboratory and production environments with chemicals, battery materials, and associated PPE.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs, working with respirators, and performing duties in confined spaces under controlled conditions.
• Flexible to respond to emergencies and off‑hours safety incidents as required.

• 6–12 months with potential extension based on project needs.