Biosafety & Health & Safety Consulting Lead

ERM; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Health & Safety (Biosafety Focus) based in Ewing, New Jersey, to lead biosafety programs for BSL‑1/BSL‑2 labs with strong BSL‑3 experience preferred. The role influences biosafety governance, training, audits, and risk management across biotechnology and high‑tech environments.

You will mentor consultants, partner with account teams, and drive client value while ensuring safety culture and program excellence. International travel up to 70% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Biosafety, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant EHS experience with biosafety leadership in BSL-1/BSL-2 labs.
• 2+ years of consulting or client-facing experience, with proposal support and relationship management.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% and no immigration sponsorship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic biosafety leadership across complex laboratory environments.
• Design and operationalize integrated biosafety and Health & Safety systems aligned to business goals.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Lead program implementation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and culture development.
• Drive project delivery excellence while expanding client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Influencing skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biosafety/related

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Health & Safety (Biosafety Focus) based in Ewing, New Jersey, to lead biosafety programs for BSL‑1/BSL‑2 labs with strong BSL‑3 experience preferred. The role influences biosafety governance, training, audits, and risk management across biotechnology and high‑tech environments.

You will mentor consultants, partner with account teams, and drive client value while ensuring safety culture and program excellence. International travel up to 70% may be required.