Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at Lightwave Logic
Overview
Detail-oriented Environmental Health & Safety Specialist supporting chemical R&D and manufacturing labs cleanrooms and optical test facilities. Report to Facilities Manager with dotted line to VP of HR & Administration. Own EHS program development and implementation across diverse technical environments.
What You'll Do11
- 1Develop and maintain EHS programs for chemical R&D pilot manufacturing and cleanroom operations including gowning and contamination control
- 2Perform walkthroughs risk assessments and job hazard analyses translating findings into controls and SOPs
- 3Manage chemical safety programs covering GHS/MSDS storage segregation and hazardous material controls
- 4Oversee hazardous waste characterization handling labeling and regulatory compliance coordinating disposal vendors and permits
- 5Drive cleanroom safety initiatives including PPE gowning material transfer and contamination control audits
- 6Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses implementing corrective actions tracking closure
- 7Deliver targeted EHS training on chemical handling respiratory protection spill response and lab orientation
- 8Support process changes through safety reviews exposure assessments and recommending controls
- 9Conduct regular EHS inspections maintaining compliance records and preparing regulatory reports for OSHA EPA and local authorities
- 10Serve as primary EHS contact for internal and external audits integrating safety into design and operations
- 11Partner with Facilities QA Engineering and leadership to embed safety without compromising development throughput
Requirements11
- 1Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety Chemical Engineering Chemistry Industrial Hygiene or related field
- 2Minimum 4 years EHS experience supporting chemical R&D pilot manufacturing and laboratory operations with cleanroom expertise
- 3Strong knowledge of OSHA EPA CDPHE hazardous materials shipping NFPA and state regulations
- 4Experience with hazardous waste management chemical inventory systems and exposure assessments
- 5Proven incident investigation JHA and EHS training delivery abilities
- 6Familiarity with ISO systems and audit preparation
- 7Knowledge of chemical synthesis manufacturing and cleanroom operations
- 8Experience with EHS management software and LIMS/chemical inventory integrations
- 9Floor-level safety leadership spending most of week embedded in labs and cleanrooms
- 10Analytical problem solving skills and ability to translate technical hazards into actionable controls
- 11Project orientation driving corrective actions to closure and reporting metrics to leadership
Salary Insight
$85 - $105k per year
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