Site EHS Manager

About the role

Q2 Solutions, a clinical trial laboratory services organization, is hiring a Site EHS Manager in Durham. The role leads the site's health, safety and environmental program, ensures compliance with regulations and standards, and acts as the site Chemical Hygiene Officer and Biosafety Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Assess site EHS programs for prioritized risks and gaps, and assist the Global Biosafety Officer and Vaccines Lab Director in evaluating biosafety risk assessments and new protocols.
• Lead EHS governance needed to operate under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification, and manage measurement and control of EHS performance.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented after corporate, sponsor and site audits, and maintain the site compliance calendar.
• Produce, implement, monitor and promote EHS policies, procedures and safe systems of work, and identify and deliver training for management, staff and site EHS representatives.
• Manage EHS risk management, coordinate EHS department representatives and lead monthly EHS committee meetings.
• Act as site Chemical Hygiene Officer and site Biosafety Officer, and lead the Institutional Biosafety Committee.
• Support investigations of recordable incidents with root cause analyses and corrective action plans, and ensure regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Coach the site sustainability champion on Corporate Sustainability goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or safety-related field.
• Training or experience with biosafety in laboratory environments.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of regulations and experience interfacing with regulatory agencies.
• Professional certification strongly preferred, such as Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist, or eligibility for it.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of EHS legislation in the country and good knowledge of local regulations and international EHS management systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 preferred).
• Good knowledge of corporate standards and policies.
• Exceptional organization and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, and effective leadership.
• Comfortable presenting and training in large and small groups, and good technical writing skills.