EHS Facilities Support Specialist
About The Position
BSI Consulting Services is a trusted and agenda-shaping partner providing ‘best practice’ technical, regulatory, and business expertise and intelligence for our clients’ most critical EHS, Supply Chain, and Digital risks and opportunities to achieve greater resilience, impact, and future-readiness. BSI is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS) Specialist to support the EHS department at a biopharmaceutical laboratory and research facility in the Boston area. This role will provide EHS support to Facilities, with a strong focus on contractor oversight for construction activities at a new facility, while also supporting ongoing laboratory safety and compliance programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or EHS-related field
- 1–3+ years of EHS experience (consulting or industry)
- Experience with lab safety, biosafety, hazardous materials, and/or construction safety oversight
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience conducting compliance audits
- Experience with risk assessments and incident investigations
- Familiarity with contractor safety management and construction safety standards preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with standard computer applications
Nice To Haves
- CIH, ASP, CSP, CHMM, or similar
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory inspections; observe, document, and investigate unsafe work conditions
- Partner with lab personnel to develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and identify project-specific risks
- Perform risk assessments, lead incident investigations, and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Lead and support safety meetings with stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate risks
- Oversee chemical management, including: New chemical approvals Storage and segregation Flammability considerations Hazardous inventory reviews for permit compliance
- Deliver safety training (e.g., new hire orientation, bloodborne pathogens, general safety topics)
- Support hazardous waste compliance, including Large Quantity Generator (LQG) requirements
- Assist with spill response, cleanup, and regulatory reporting as needed
- Implement and maintain biosafety, hazard communication, and chemical safety programs
- Maintain and improve EHS management systems
- Support site compliance initiatives and safe work practices
- Support Facilities with EHS oversight of construction activities for new facility projects
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with: Site Safety Specifications Contract safety requirements Applicable OSHA and regulatory standards
- Conduct and document routine construction safety inspections
- Evaluate ongoing work activities and perform hazard analyses
- Assess effectiveness of contractor mitigation strategies and recommend improvements
- Identify, document, and communicate safety concerns and deficiencies to the Site Safety Manager
- Issue deficiency notices and track corrective actions through resolution
- Maintain detailed documentation, including: Daily safety logs Inspection and audit reports Site visitation records Safety checklists and compliance documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
