Ginkgo Bioworks
Associate Director, Environmental Health and Safety
$127K–$190K
Boston, Massachusetts +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- 4+ years of management and EH&S experience specifically in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.
- Education
- Four-year degree (BS/BA) in Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related applicable degree.
About the job
Leads the development and operation of environmental health and safety programs, regulatory compliance, and laboratory safety across Ginkgo sites.
What you'll do
- Manage EH&S permits and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including CLIA standards.
- Develop and maintain scalable EH&S programs, including chemical hygiene, bio-risk management, training, audits, and performance metrics.
- Support site leaders and new facilities, and direct EH&S committees in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Four-year BS/BA degree in Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related applicable degree.
- 4+ years of management and EH&S experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of managing Chemical Hygiene programs and ability to create and execute EH&S programs.
- Strong understanding of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory controls; advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a scientific discipline or engineering field.
- Working knowledge of CLIA lab requirements; familiarity with modern tools, including AI-assisted approaches, is also noted.
Pay
$127,000k- $190,000k USD base salary
Tools
Learning Management System, CAPA, CLIA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, County AQMD
AI focus
May adopt AI-assisted approaches to improve EH&S program efficiency and reduce manual overhead.
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