EHS Supervisor / Laboratory Safety

Job Title: EHS Supervisor / Laboratory Safety
Location: Sanford, Florida
Job Type: Permanent

Role Overview

• Oversee and manage the organization’s Laboratory Safety Program, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and institutional EHS regulations.

• Provide leadership through problem-solving, risk analysis, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives related to Environmental Health & Safety.

• Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to reduce risk, prevent incidents, and enhance overall EHS performance.

• Lead the design, execution, and achievement of annual safety and environmental objectives, targets, and performance metrics.

• Promote a strong EHS culture focused on compliance, accountability, and proactive risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve laboratory safety programs and EHS systems.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Develop, track, analyze, and report EHS metrics and performance indicators.

• Lead safety training programs, toolbox talks, and safety awareness initiatives.

• Champion a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching, and leadership.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with environmental health and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA).

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• Experience in a laboratory environment and managing chemical inventories preferred.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification required.

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