EHS Specialist: Lab Safety, Compliance & Environment

EMD Serono, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. in Billerica, MA is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety professional to lead laboratory safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

You will partner with the Manager, EHS to oversee audits, training, radiation safety, incident investigations, and environmental programs, including SPCC/ISO 14001 alignment. This role supports cross-site activities, holds a BA/BS in a relevant field, and requires 4+ years in EHS, with additional biotech lab experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in an Environmental Health & Safety role.
• 1+ years navigating federal/state/local lab safety regulations in lab or research setting.
• 5+ years direct EHS experience in biotech/pharma lab (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Audit & Safety Committees: manage laboratory audit program and safety committees.
• Training & onboarding: develop and conduct annual laboratory safety trainings and orientations.
• Radiation & Vivarium Compliance: assist with radiation safety and vivarium protocols.
• Incident Investigation & Records: conduct investigations and maintain records.
• Environmental Operations & Sustainability: oversee hazardous waste management and ISO 14001 alignment.
• EHS Program Oversight: support facilities safety and OSHA 300 reporting.
• Cross-Site & Staff Support: liaise between R&D and EHS teams and support at the Boston Seaport office.
• Metrics & Stakeholder Communication: support metrics reporting and communications.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety

Regulatory compliance

Lab safety

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EH&S or related field

Job description

EMD Serono, Inc. in Billerica, MA is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety professional to lead laboratory safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

You will partner with the Manager, EHS to oversee audits, training, radiation safety, incident investigations, and environmental programs, including SPCC/ISO 14001 alignment. This role supports cross-site activities, holds a BA/BS in a relevant field, and requires 4+ years in EHS, with additional biotech lab experience