AstraZeneca
EHS Manager – Laboratory and Biological Safety
$97K–$146K
US - New Haven - CT · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience; preferred qualification states 5 plus years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental sciences, occupational health and safety, or a closely related scientific or technical discipline.
About the job
Manages and improves EHS programs for laboratory R&D and support functions, focusing on biological safety, compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain EHS programs, procedures, standards, and guidance; conduct risk assessments, inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, emergency preparedness, and EHS training.
- Maintain EHS records and databases, analyze trends, report performance, and advise stakeholders on practical risk controls.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or technical discipline.
- Certification or ability to achieve certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, RBP, or CBSP.
- Understanding of biotechnology, including viral vectors, biological safety, risk assessment, biosafety controls, biological waste management, and incident response.
- Experience with EHS management systems or related audits, inspections, corrective actions, metrics, compliance evaluations, or continuous improvement; proficiency with standard office and data-analysis tools.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a related discipline.
- Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, comparable frameworks, or EHS information and reporting systems.
Pay
$97,000- $ 146,000 USD Annual (base pay)
Tools
ISO 14001, ISO 45001
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