EHS / Lab & Facilities Manager

ZipRecruiter; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdox, Inc., a leading company in climate change technology, seeks an EHS / Lab Manager in Woburn, MA. This role is crucial in ensuring safety compliance in laboratory operations and overseeing training, chemical inventory, and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess a chemistry degree and extensive lab experience, thriving in a start-up environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience supporting or working in a lab.
• Experience as safety lead with hazardous chemicals.
• Knowledge of safe scaling-up procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab and site safety in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate safety, health, and environmental training.
• Support facility expansion and scale-up activities.

Skills

Chemical Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Facilities Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, laboratory technology or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription Verdox, Inc. is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. Our proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gasses to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches. We are backed by institutional investors and based in Boston.
Verdox seeks to hire a highly motivated EHS / Lab Manager to support laboratory and prototyping activities, ranging from safety compliance, to facilities maintenance, to equipment and supply purchasing.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage lab and site safety in compliance with applicable regulations, with a focus on chemical, materials, and electrical safety
• Coordinate safety, health, and environmental training for employees
• Develop and implement safety procedures and policies for wet lab, shop, and office areas headquarters
• Manage chemical inventory, ensure proper storage, handling, use and disposal of chemicals, compressed gasses and other lab materials
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment through oversight of permits, EHS documentation, and other regulatory compliance items
• Support facility expansion and scale-up activities, including chemistry scale-up, engaging and managing contractors and consultants when necessary
• Ensure proper supply of materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) for headquarters
• Ensure proper maintenance, usage, and installation of lab equipment and supplies, including appropriate scheduled/preventative maintenance and calibration of lab equipment

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, laboratory technology or related field with at least 5 years of experience supporting or working in a lab
• Experience as safety lead in where potentially hazardous chemicals and gases are regularly used
• Experience scaling-up chemistry and knowledge of safe procedures for taking small batches to multi-liter reactors
• Functional understanding of relevant laboratory safety standards and regulations
• Ability to identify, own and complete tasks with little to no direction
• Willingness to work and contribute in areas outside of core competencies to meet the company’s immediate needs
• Start-up attitude - adapting to changing priorities, thriving in small cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful results