Manage EH&S activities and Environmental Compliance - OSHA, CalOsha, EPA, EBMUD and other regulations. Actively ensure company compliance with all permits, licensure, GXP, GMP (21 CFR), Federal, State and Local safety regulations.
Authors and updates EH&S policies including : Hazardous Communication Standard, Biosafety, Chemical Hygiene / Safety, Facility Safety Program and Emergency Response Plan.
Provides site training on all EH&S policies.
Manages the hazardous waste program, wastewater program, ergonomic program.
Oversee, coordinate, and track the hazardous chemical waste, biological waste, glass waste, plastic waste, and solid lab waste, ensuring the safe removal of all lab waste.
Manage chemical inventory databases (CEMS) and safety data sheets. Performs annual audit of the chemical inventory system.
Chairs the General Safety Committee.
Develop effective relationships with scientific and operations staff to understand EHS needs.
Conducts routine audits of labs, cGMP manufacturing suites, facilities utility areas and warehouse to maintain state of compliance and readiness
Create and maintain applicable lab and safety documentation and perform monthly audits. Report findings to the Safety Committee.
Performs incident investigations and implements corrective and preventative action plans.
Work with staff on cleaning / decontamination of equipment as required, and disposal of outdated and non-functioning equipment.
Experience commissioning and decommissioning laboratories and cGMP manufacturing facilities.
Maintain EHS supplies for site.
Perform routine emergency equipment inspections.
Lead all site EH&S inspections by external regulators and generate inspection reports
Requirements :
5+ years professional Health & Safety (EH&S) experience.
BS / BA in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Life or Physical Sciences, or other related fields.
In depth knowledge and understanding of state and federal health & safety regulations.
Experience managing EHS in a biotech environment.
Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment preferred.