EHS Engineer

Job Title: EHS Engineer

Location: Bedford, MA (with travel to NJ and Wilmington, MA locations)

Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Reports to: EHS Director

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics

company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today.

QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an

affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique

capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber

security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Description

Through direction from the EHS Director, the EHS Engineer is responsible for managing

the day-to-day environmental, health, and safety operations at QCi’s four semiconductor

manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Massachusetts. This role requires a strong

environmental compliance background and encompasses hazardous materials

management, chemical inventory control, emergency response readiness, and

regulatory compliance activities. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in

maintaining a safe work environment while ensuring the facility meets all applicable

federal, state, and local EHS regulations. The role will be based in Bedford, MA location

and travel to the other locations as needed with 25-30% travel expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly eyewash/emergency shower and monthly fire extinguisher

inspections across all sites; perform inspections directly at Bedford and ensure

completion at remote locations.

• Coordinate and schedule hazardous waste pickups with licensed vendors,

ensuring proper labeling, storage, and manifesting in accordance with RCRA and

applicable state regulations.

• Conduct routine chemical audits to verify on-site quantities, confirm proper

storage conditions, and maintain an accurate chemical inventory database.

• Oversee the chemical purchasing process by reviewing new chemical requests,

assessing hazards, and ensuring proper documentation before materials are

approved and ordered.

• Serve as an active member of the hazardous spill response team at the Bedford,

MA location, responding to chemical spills and releases and performing cleanup

in accordance with established procedures.

• Oversee environmental compliance programs including air permitting, stormwater

management, wastewater discharge monitoring, and waste minimization

initiatives as needed.

• Assist with regulatory reporting and recordkeeping for environmental programs

such as Tier II, TRI, and hazardous waste generator requirements as needed.

• Conduct workplace safety inspections and audits, identifying hazards and

recommending corrective actions.

• Oversee the administration and delivery of EHS training programs for employees,

including hazard communication, chemical safety, and emergency response

procedures.

• Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure the SDS library is

current and accessible.

• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation

of corrective and preventive actions.

• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring activities, including noise surveys, air

sampling, and ergonomic assessments as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering,

Industrial Hygiene, or science discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing or semiconductor

environment preferably in an ISO class 4 clean room environment.

• Strong environmental compliance background with working knowledge of EPA,

OSHA, RCRA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations.

• Hands-on experience with hazardous waste management, including

accumulation, labeling, manifesting, and coordinating waste disposal.

• Familiarity with chemical inventory management systems and chemical safety

practices.

• Experience conducting safety inspections (eyewash stations, emergency

showers, fire extinguishers) and maintaining inspection records.

• Ability to wear and operate Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and

other personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in recordkeeping and

regulatory documentation.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across

departments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of EHS management experience.

• OSHA 30 general industry, NFPA 70E Arc Flash, HAZWOPER 40-hour

certification or equivalent emergency response training.

• Experience with environmental permitting (air, water, waste) and regulatory

reporting (Tier II, TRI).

• Familiarity with NFPA codes, fire protection systems, and life safety

requirements.

• Experience working with 5S, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement

methodologies.

• Strong electrical background, including NFPA 70E program management.

• ASP, CSP, CHMM, or other relevant EHS certifications.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.