EHS / Lab & Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Verdox, Inc. is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. Our proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gasses to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches. We are backed by institutional investors and based in Boston.

Verdox seeks to hire a highly motivated EHS / Lab Manager to support laboratory and prototyping activities, ranging from safety compliance, to facilities maintenance, to equipment and supply purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage lab and site safety in compliance with applicable regulations, with a focus on chemical, materials, and electrical safety
• Coordinate safety, health, and environmental training for employees 
• Develop and implement safety procedures and policies for wet lab, shop, and office areas headquarters
• Manage chemical inventory, ensure proper storage, handling, use and disposal of chemicals, compressed gasses and other lab materials
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment through oversight of permits, EHS documentation, and other regulatory compliance items
• Support facility expansion and scale-up activities, including chemistry scale-up, engaging and managing contractors and consultants when necessary
• Ensure proper supply of materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) for headquarters
• Ensure proper maintenance, usage, and installation of lab equipment and supplies, including appropriate scheduled/preventative maintenance and calibration of lab equipment

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, laboratory technology or related field with at least 5 years of experience supporting or working in a lab 
• Experience as safety lead in where potentially hazardous chemicals and gases are regularly used 
• Experience scaling-up chemistry and knowledge of safe procedures for taking small batches to multi-liter reactors
• Functional understanding of relevant laboratory safety standards and regulations
• Ability to identify, own and complete tasks with little to no direction
• Willingness to work and contribute in areas outside of core competencies to meet the company’s immediate needs
• Start-up attitude - adapting to changing priorities, thriving in small cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful results