Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Senior Associate

LabCentral; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LabCentral in Cambridge, MA seeks an Environmental Health & Safety, Senior Associate to support our biotech laboratories. You will help ensure safe operations across resident companies and laboratory spaces, interfacing with scientists to maintain compliance and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of EHS experience, are self-directed, and well-organized, with strong collaboration skills to work across diverse biotech teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in the EHS field.
• Self-directed and organized with ability to work with scientists.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of safety and proactively encourage staff and residents to do the same.
• Provide direction to residents and staff to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
• Support the EHS team in hazard assessments and project registration reviews.

Skills

EHS experience

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety, Senior Associate

Environmental Health & Safety, Senior Associate

Who are we?

About LabCentral:
Founded in the heart of Kendall Square in 2013, LabCentral is a network of shared laboratory spaces and scientific communities that serve as a launchpad for high-potential life-sciences and biotech start-ups. We deliver first-class facility and operational support, skilled laboratory personnel, and an expansive events program designed to add value to the community and promote connectivity‒ as well as the other critical services and support that early-stage companies need to begin start-up operations.

What is the role?

Are you an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional interested in working with a diverse group of early-stage biotech companies, researchers, and types of spaces?
LabCentral is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety, Senior Associate to support our laboratories in Cambridge. This role reports directly to the EHS, Associate Director. You will be a strong fit for this role if you have 1-2 years' relevant experience in the EHS field. We are looking for a self-directed, organized individual who enjoys working with scientists to understand their cutting-edge science and support their safety and compliance needs.
If you don't meet all the requirements or qualifications but bring some other unique skills and experience that would be valuable in this role, please apply and highlight those attributes for us in your cover letter.

What will I do?

Your day-to-day is focused on ensuring that the laboratories are operating safely and residents have proper resources to sustain a safe working environment. Every day is different, so flexibility and responsiveness are key while delivering value on projects and other commitments.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of safety and proactively look for chances to encourage staff and residents to do the same
• Provide direction to residents and staff to ensure a safe and compliant workplace
• Support the EHS team in hazard assessments and project registration reviews with