EHS Program Lead - Lab Safety & Compliance

AbbVie Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS professional to guide personnel and contractors in implementing and maintaining effective EHS programs at an early-stage discovery R&D laboratory facility.

The role focuses on developing policies, conducting hazard assessments, training materials, and ensuring regulatory conformance across safety disciplines. Strong writing, collaboration, and project management are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying EHS regulations and standards.
• Experience in incident investigations and regulatory interactions.
• Ability to develop practical EHS policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs and policies to protect personnel and environment.
• Interpret and communicate compliance procedures across the organization.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessment and control implementation.
• Manage hazardous waste programs and high-hazard control measures.
• Deliver EHS training on hazard communication, emergency response, and safety programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to share best practices.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Technical writing

Communication

Project management

Training delivery

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree (EHS/Engineering/Chemistry)

Advanced Safety Specialist Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS professional to guide personnel and contractors in implementing and maintaining effective EHS programs at an early-stage discovery R&D laboratory facility.

The role focuses on developing policies, conducting hazard assessments, training materials, and ensuring regulatory conformance across safety disciplines. Strong writing, collaboration, and project management are essential to success.