EH&S Lead

Palo Alto, CA. Posted 8 days ago

The role

You will own the development, implementation, and management of Arc's Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and culture. This includes designing solutions for local, state, and federal requirements and serving as the primary contact for regulatory agencies.

What you will do

Provide safety leadership and EH&S subject matter expertise
Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S programs and systems
Develop safety strategy and carry out safety policies
Advise the administrative team on safety and compliance
Define the approach to employee safety and onboarding training
Own compliance programs including Cal/OSHA, biosafety, chemical, radiation, and controlled substances
Own environmental compliance strategy including wastewater and hazardous waste
Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify and remediate hazards
Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints
Conduct safety inspections and walkthroughs

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, biology, chemistry, environmental science, occupational safety and health, or a related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of laboratory experience
5 years in EH&S
Minimum of 2 years leading and developing EH&S programs
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, CalEPA, the Medical Waste Management Act, EPA, DEA, OSHA, NRC, and NFPA
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

Nice to have

Master's degree
Experience with Animal Research Occupational Health and Safety programs
Experience supporting laboratory animal research involving biohazardous or hazardous materials
Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus
Compound Cash Grant Program (CCGP) multi-year cash grants

About the company

Arc Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization at the interface of artificial intelligence and biology. It is based in Palo Alto and partners with Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco.