EHS Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Location: Billerica, MA

ROLE SUMMARY

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for preventing workplace accidents and promoting environmental, health, and safety awareness across the organization. This role ensures employees and contractors follow applicable environmental, health, and safety laws, identifies and mitigates workplace hazards, and develops or improves policies and procedures that support a safer work environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Create, implement, and continuously improve workplace health and safety plans, policies, and procedures. Evaluate health and safety practices and procedures through risk assessments and ensure compliance with applicable legal guidelines. Manage chemical and biological waste operations, including maintaining hazardous chemical inventory. Chair the Safety Committee and lead safety orientation training, daily safety meetings, and preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs. Perform monthly safety audits and inspect equipment and workplace conditions to identify and address unsafe conditions. File and maintain all USDA and CDC import permits as required. Lead incident and accident investigations, maintain required inspection records, reports, and correspondence, and support injury and incident notification and case management. Maintain a Grade II Wastewater Operator License and assist in overseeing the pH neutralization system. Serve as Secondary Emergency Coordinator for emergency, spill, and first-aid response. Monitor employee and contractor adherence to safety laws, policies, and procedures. Plan, implement, manage, and maintain comprehensive environmental, safety, and health programs on premises or at project site locations. Provide guidance to project management teams to confirm project sites meet industry, local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines and regulations. Collaborate with management to develop and maintain the Emergency Action Plan.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in Life Science, Pharmaceutical, or an equivalent regulated environment. Working knowledge of state and federal workplace health and safety laws and requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience providing strong project management oversight, including managing daily safety meetings with multiple contractors. Experience implementing and overseeing Lockout/Tagout programs. Certification in risk management and/or health and safety management. Experience managing chemical and biological waste operations in a regulated environment. Grade II Wastewater Operator License or ability to maintain required licensure. Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.

EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Onsite role requiring regular facility coverage. Travel requirements: N/A. Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and distinguish safety hazards. Ability to prepare detailed reports and develop practical safety procedures. Solid understanding of data analysis and risk assessment methods. Strong organizational, leadership, and motivational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to recognize when safety conditions require improvement and take appropriate action. Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, especially when responding to accidents or incidents. We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401(k) plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non‑exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state‑of‑the‑art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quanterix