EHS Consulting Specialist

BSI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 79,050 - 102,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group-sponsored health and dental

Short-term and long-term disability

Company-matched 401k plan

Company paid life insurance

11 paid holidays

4 weeks paid time off

Job summary

BSI is hiring a Health, Safety and Environmental Consulting Specialist to support EHS at a biopharmaceutical laboratory in Boston. The role involves conducting inspections, managing chemical safety, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific or EHS field, with 1-3 years of related experience preferred. BSI offers a competitive salary between $79,050 and $102,300 annually, along with benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience with lab safety, biosafety, hazardous materials/waste management.
• Experience in EHS regulatory compliance, particularly Fed-OSHA standards.
• Professional certifications such as CIH, ASP, CSP, or CHMM are desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory inspections and document unsafe work conditions.
• Identify and manage occupational hazards and lead incident investigations.
• Provide oversight for chemical management and conduct compliance reviews.

Skills

Consulting or EHS experience

Risk assessment

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific or EHS related field

Job description

About The Role

BSI America Professional Services Inc. (BSI) is hiring a Health, Safety and Environmental Consulting 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, etc. In addition, 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, bloodborne pathogen, Safe Start, etc.).
• Assist with Large Quantity Generator requirements and contingency plan if site waste limits continue to grow or exceed SQG threshold.
• Assistance / consulting on spill response and clean up, and local reporting to outside agencies (if necessary).
• Implementing biosafety/hazard communication/chemical safety programs.
• Developing or maintaining management systems.
• Assist with site compliance and monitor ongoing mitigation strategies for worker safety during the COVID‑19 pandemic (monitor population density, social distancing, face mask use, cleaning, and sanitizing practices, etc.).
• Expertise and experience in EHS regulatory compliance. Local experience with City of Cambridge a plus.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific or EHS related field.
• Prior consulting or EHS experience. Preferred 1‑3 years’ experience with lab safety, biosafety, hazardous materials/waste management.
• Prior experience with risk assessment and accident investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Professional certifications such as CIH, ASP, CSP, or CHMM 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 401k plan, company paid life insurance, 11 paid holidays and 4 weeks paid time off. The salary for this position can range from $79,050 to $102,300 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 dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.