EHS Facilities Support Specialist
About the company BSI is the UK’s National Standards Body, but we are much more than that. We are an international organization that tackles the problems businesses have by leading the development and embedding of best practices. We help companies access new markets, accelerate innovation, become more resilient and sustainable, and build trusted customer relationships.
About the Role 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.
Key Responsibilities Laboratory & General EHS Support
- 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
- 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
CIH, ASP, CSP, CHMM, or similar About Us BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world. BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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