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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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First seen Oct 27, 2026 · Last verified Nov 6, 2026 (UTC)