Consulting Specialist - Pharmaceutical & Lab

BSI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,450 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group-sponsored health and dental

401(k) plan with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

BSI is seeking a Consulting Specialist to support the EHS department at a biopharmaceutical lab in the Boston area. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as overseeing chemical management, conducting lab safety training, and leading safety meetings and incident investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or EHS field with at least 2 years of relevant experience. BSI offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in EHS or consulting required.
• Experience in lab safety and hazardous materials management preferred.
• Professional certifications like GSP desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory inspections and unsafe work conditions documentation.
• Identify and manage occupational hazards and risks.
• Provide oversight for chemical management and approvals.
• Conduct lab safety training for new employees.
• Assist with spill response and local reporting.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills

Understanding of health and safety regulatory requirements

Familiarity with risk assessment and accident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or EHS related field

2 years’ experience in EHS or consulting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Consulting Specialist

Location: Boston, MA

About The Role

BSI America Professional Services Inc. (BSI) is hiring a Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist to support the EHS department at a client site in the Boston, MA area. This is a full‑time position with benefits, located at a biopharmaceutical laboratory and research facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory inspections; observe, document, and investigate unsafe work conditions. Work with laboratory personnel to develop JHAs and determine project‑specific hazards and risks.
• Identify and manage occupational hazards and environmental risks, lead incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, and create/document corrective and preventative actions to ensure a safe workplace. This includes initiating and leading regularly scheduled safety meetings with senior management to move beyond safety compliance to proactive identification of hazards and risks.
• Provide oversight for chemical management, review new chemical approvals, develop chemical storage and segregation schemes, flammability limits, and conduct periodic review of hazardous chemical inventories for permit compliance.
• Occasionally conduct lab safety training for newly hired employees and scientists needing yearly recertification (new employee orientation, blood‑borne pathogen, Safe Start, etc.).
• Assist with Large Quantity Generator requirements.
• Assist with spill response and clean‑up, and local reporting to outside agencies (if necessary).
• Implement biosafety/hazard communication/chemical safety programs.
• Develop or maintain management systems.
• Expertise and experience in EHS regulatory compliance.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or EHS related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in EHS or consulting, with a focus on lab safety, biosafety, and hazardous materials/waste management preferred.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and accident investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Professional certifications (such as GSP) desired, but not required.
• Understanding of health and safety regulatory requirements, specifically Fed‑OSHA standards, and conducting regulatory compliance audits.

What We Offer

BSI offers a competitive salary, group‑sponsored health and dental, short‑term and long‑term disability, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, company‑paid life insurance, 11 paid holidays and 4 weeks paid time off. The salary for this position can range from $70,450 to $90,000 annually; actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget and internal peer compensation comparisons.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity.

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate.