EHS & Quality Assurance Lead — Lab Safety & Compliance

BioLegacy Research; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BioLegacy Research is seeking a proactive EHS & Quality Assurance Specialist to support Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, and Quality Assurance programs across our laboratories and vivarium.

This role partners with Quality Assurance and Research Operations to maintain a compliant, inspection-ready environment, conduct audits, employee training, and continuous improvement of GLP, GDP, and regulatory practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years in EHS, QA, or regulatory compliance in a regulated lab environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and lab safety practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs for lab and vivarium operations.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Develop and deliver safety training and OSHA compliance.
• Coordinate occupational health programs (surveillance, vaccinations, respirator fit testing).
• Support workers' compensation and return-to-work processes.
• Assist GLP compliance activities, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Support SOPs, document control, CAPA, and GDP.
• Maintain safety and compliance records.
• Collaborate to improve lab safety and quality systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BioLegacy Research is seeking a proactive EHS & Quality Assurance Specialist to support Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, and Quality Assurance programs across our laboratories and vivarium.

This role partners with Quality Assurance and Research Operations to maintain a compliant, inspection-ready environment, conduct audits, employee training, and continuous improvement of GLP, GDP, and regulatory practices.