Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About Exponent Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   Key statistics:1,100+ Team members950+ Consultants640+ Ph.D.s90+ Disciplines30+ Offices globally Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist in Natick, MA, reporting to the Director, Quality and EH&S. In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs at Exponent. You will need to be able to work independently (i.e., be an individual contributor helping to manage several occupational safety and industrial security programs). You will be responsible for Working closely with technical and support staff to provide EH&S support for highly interactive, rapidly evolving, technical tasksSecuring permits and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirementsConducting safety-related assessments, assigning the necessary corrective actions, and conducting follow-upCoordinating facility-related compliance inspections/programsOther duties related to EH&S, such as program development, chemical inventories, SDSs, industrial hygiene, PPE, life-safety and emergency response equipment, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and ergonomicsPerforming internal audits and associated tasks to maintain Exponent’s management systems You will have the following skills and qualifications Bachelor’s degree in science or engineeringAt least seven years of related professional experience in one or more of these areas:Industrial hygieneChemical or biological laboratory safetyHazardous wasteHazardous materialsExcellent oral and written communication skillsFamiliarity with Microsoft Office softwareAbility to understand chemistry as it relates to EH&SWorking knowledge of Federal, State and Local EH&S regulations and the ability to interpret requirements as they relate to Exponent, and be capable of creating and executing plans to maintain compliance with regulatory requirementsAbility to exercise judgment and tact when interfacing with employees (junior and senior) and outside auditors, inspectors, and/or agency personnelMust be a self-starter that is able to work on, and solve, problems of diverse scope and complexityExperience in quality assurance (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14155, or ISO 17025) is a plusThis is a full-time, on-site position located in our Natick, MA officeSome travel will be requiredPresently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required. Life @ Exponent To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. Work Environment At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Compensation The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range USD $105,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Locations US-MA-Natick Job SummaryLocation: US-MA-NatickPractice: Corporate SafetyPosition Type: Full-timePosted Salary Range: USD $105,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.