Associate Director

Associate Director, EH&S and Facilities Sutro is seeking an Associate Director, EH&S and Facilities to lead EH&S compliance and equipment service management at our South San Francisco headquarters. Responsibilities Develop and partner with external consultants to lead the EH&S program, including safety training, job hazard assessments, periodic inspections, policy and SOP development, and appropriate documentation. Review, create, and continuously improve Sutro safety SOPs. Lead building‑specific safety team meetings and drive actions to resolution. Review and audit waste handling procedures and coordinate with Facilities and scientific staff to assure compliance. Manage equipment service workflows for preventive maintenance, unplanned repairs, calibrations (e.g., pipettes, O2 monitors, scales), and cold storage defrosts. Create, schedule, track, and close service work orders in the CMMS; enter service reports and maintain equipment and calibration files. Coordinate new instrument and equipment setup, service readiness, vendor scheduling and escorting, and equipment decommissioning. Partner with lab users, Facilities, and service providers to communicate service status, verify completion, elevate safety or compliance issues, and support equipment‑related on‑call response. Qualifications A minimum of 5 years of EH&S experience, the majority of that time in the biopharmaceutical industry. Experience coordinating laboratory equipment service programs in a biopharmaceutical, laboratory, or regulated operations environment. Experience independently conducting health and safety inspections, training and program reviews and updates for a wide range of EH&S programs, including chemical, biological, radiological, general safety and life safety. Working knowledge of CMMS or Facilities work‑order systems, equipment service documentation, and calibration or preventive maintenance tracking; experience with Faciliworks, Excel, Zendesk, D365, or similar tools is preferred. Knowledge of State and local health, safety, waste and environmental regulations, procedures and business practices, including a broad knowledge of health and safety best management practices. Excellent written and communication skills required for general correspondence, service coordination, report preparation, and documentation follow‑through. Candidate must be highly motivated and excited to collaborate with various departments and relevant personnel, including Facilities, laboratories, administration, and service providers with minimal guidance. Excellent attention to detail and ability to track multiple equipment service activities through completion. Additional Qualifications Board certification in a related discipline (e.g., CIH, CSP, CHP, PE) is a plus, however not required. Experience supporting cold‑storage assets or regulated lab equipment service programs is also desired. The anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this role at Sutro Biopharma’s California based locations will be $155,000 - $185,000 (not including bonus, equity, and benefits). The final salary offered will be dependent on several factors that include and are not limited to relevant previous experience, job responsibilities and duration of experience, the type and length of experience within the industry and education. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering a culture that is inclusive and values diversity in background and opinions. Sutro Biopharma hires extraordinary individuals into every position in the company and is committed to the diversity of our team. Our company progresses without regard of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, disability or citizenship status. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and succeed together. #J-18808-Ljbffr