Biosafety & EHS Lead, Senior Specialist

Genentech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist, Associate Biosafety Officer to lead and advance the biosafety program across the SSF campus and network. You will apply microbiology expertise to ensure compliance and safe operations in biological labs.

Responsibilities include IBC operations, protocol reviews, and risk-based oversight of medium-risk EHS programs, with data-driven problem solving and cross-functional collaboration to protect people and the environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or microbiology with relevant experience.
• Experience in biological lab settings with microbiology knowledge.
• Familiarity with EH&S disciplines, regulations, and mandates.
• Ability to set priorities and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the campus Biosafety Program and IBC operations.
• Act as liaison for IBC protocol reviews, approvals, and renewals.
• Advise researchers during pre-reviews to resolve compliance concerns.
• Manage medium-risk EHS programs aligning with SSHE goals.
• Validate biosafety program implementation through inspections and follow-ups.
• Prepare agendas and summaries to enhance committee effectiveness.
• Use data-driven judgment to tackle complex problems across teams.

Skills

Biology

Microbiology

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or microbiology with relevant experience

Master’s degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Genentech in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist, Associate Biosafety Officer to lead and advance the biosafety program across the SSF campus and network. You will apply microbiology expertise to ensure compliance and safe operations in biological labs.

Responsibilities include IBC operations, protocol reviews, and risk-based oversight of medium-risk EHS programs, with data-driven problem solving and cross-functional collaboration to protect people and the environment.