Onsite Lab EHS Lead: Risk & Compliance

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

PerkinElmer in Richmond, VA is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to serve as the primary onsite EHS liaison for customer facilities. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and safety training across laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include OSHA/EPA compliance, Chemical Hygiene Plan support, hazardous waste management, and incident investigation. Onsite work with PPE and lab environments is required, with opportunities to lead continuous safety

Qualifications

BA/BS in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering or related field.
3+ years of EHS experience in a laboratory or regulated environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA requirements applicable to laboratories.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary onsite EHS representative; coach employees and promote hazard reporting.
Ensure OSHA, EPA, state and customer compliance; conduct self-inspections, audits and close corrective actions.
Support Chemical Hygiene Plans, Hazard Communication, SDS review, labeling and storage in laboratories.
Oversee hazardous waste compliance, monitoring results review and controls.
Investigate injuries, near misses and environmental incidents; conduct root cause analyses.