Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) is searching for an Environmental Health & Safety Manager based onsite in our Andover, MA facility. CIL is the global leading company in a highly technical, extremely fast-growing industry and is a critical supplier to several scientific and high technology markets. CIL's growing customer base spans academia, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostic and semiconductor industries enabling collaborations with Nobel laureates, industry-leading scientists, and chemists. CIL partners with leading instrument manufacturers as well pioneering research groups that have expertise in product development and drive market growth. CIL is a subsidiary of the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group and has had consistent growth for over 40 years.

The Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager provides strategic and day-to-day leadership across the organization in the areas of environmental compliance, health, safety, industrial hygiene, and chemical process safety. This role is responsible for designing and implementing programs to control, eliminate, and prevent injuries and incidents resulting from physical, chemical, ergonomic, or biological hazards. The EHS Manager ensures full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT, EPA, DEA) and supports a culture of continuous improvement and behavioral-based safety across all company operations. This position also supports the company's DOT compliance program, environmental and sustainability programs, office supply sourcing and usage tracking, and class C driver safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all company-related EHS matters across Service, Plant, and Corporate operations.
• Lead the implementation of EHS programs, including chemical process safety initiatives, to proactively manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support leadership and employees in interpreting and applying EHS regulations, permits, and best practices to prevent workplace injuries and environmental impacts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal EHS laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Oversee industrial hygiene programs, including air monitoring, noise exposure studies, ergonomic assessments, and medical surveillance programs.
• Oversee the proper management and disposal of chemical and hazardous waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, including vendor qualification and waste tracking.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an integrated EHS management system focused on employee engagement, risk reduction, and performance improvement.
• Drive timely completion of corrective actions associated with near-miss incidents, accident investigations, environmental incidents, and compliance inspections.
• Coach and provide ongoing guidance to the employee-led Safety Committee, foster engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement in workplace safety practices. Administratively own the Committee's schedule, action items, meeting notes, and communication plan.
• Collaborate with operational management to drive a proactive safety culture and ensure alignment of EHS initiatives.
• Conduct regular environmental and safety audits to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation and records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and interpret emerging EHS regulations and advise leadership on potential impacts to the organization.
• Lead training programs and safety communications to improve awareness, competency, and compliance (local, state and federal).
• Facilitate risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), PPE evaluations, and occupational health reviews.
• Track and manage technician training requirements, including OSHA 10 / 30 hour certifications and DOT driver qualifications.
• Oversee third-party EHS vendor relationships to ensure full compliance and documentation.
• Develop and ensure training on; training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety manuals.
• Promote and support a behavior-based safety program across all company sites.
• Provide leadership for direct and indirect reports in the EHS department.
• Evaluate and improve safety data systems, training for standardization, and EHS metrics across U.S. and Canadian.
• Ensure organizational compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System requirements, including documentation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the non-chemical inventory stockroom, including supply tracking, usage monitoring, and coordination with procurement to ensure availability and compliance.
• Partner with Facilities to maintain a safe, code-compliant work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.