Lab EH&S Manager – Risk & Compliance Leader

Amgen Inc.; California; On-site; USD 118,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHSS) Manager to drive world‑class EHSS performance in a Research and Development laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes industrial safety, chemical safety, risk assessment and regulatory compliance, with a focus on influencing R&D leadership to achieve improvements. Candidates should have deep chemistry and biology lab knowledge and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or equivalent with required experience.
• Master's degree with 2 years of experience or Bachelor's with 4 years of experience.
• Experience in risk management and EHS programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHSS client support to research and development departments.
• Conduct laboratory risk assessments and ensure appropriate training and controls.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis for high-hazard incidents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and change control programs are in place.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory safety knowledge

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheets

Teams

AI tools

Job description

Amgen Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHSS) Manager to drive world‑class EHSS performance in a Research and Development laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes industrial safety, chemical safety, risk assessment and regulatory compliance, with a focus on influencing R&D leadership to achieve improvements. Candidates should have deep chemistry and biology lab knowledge and proven leadership.