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Shape the future of laboratory biosafety and health & safety performance across complex, high‑risk environments. ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Health & Safety (Biosafety Focus) based in Ewing, New Jersey to help grow our Health & Safety and Technical Risk practice with specialized leadership in laboratory biosafety. This is a high‑impact consulting role for an experienced professional who brings deep biosafety expertise, program development capability, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. You will help clients design, implement, and mature biosafety and health & safety programs that protect people, support scientific innovation, and enable safe, compliant operations across complex laboratory environments. Why This Role Matters? As biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research, and high‑tech organizations continue to innovate, the importance of strong, well‑governed biosafety programs has never been greater. In this role, you will be trusted to lead biosafety strategy and execution across BSL‑1 and BSL‑2 environments, with a strong preference for experience supporting or overseeing BSL‑3 laboratories. You will sit at the intersection of science, operations, and risk—helping organizations move beyond compliance toward sustainable, high‑performing biosafety and Health & Safety systems. Your work will directly influence how clients manage biological risks, engage leadership, and embed safety into daily laboratory operations. What Your Impact Is: Lead and mature biosafety programs for BSL‑1 and BSL‑2 laboratories, with strong preference for experience in BSL‑3 program oversight, commissioning, or operational readiness Develop, deploy, and manage biosafety management systems, including policies, standards, procedures, risk assessments, agent‑specific risk reviews, exposure control plans, and biological spill response protocols Support and participate in Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) (e.g., member, administrator/secretary, or chair support), including protocol review, NIH Guidelines compliance, and governance cadence Build and deliver role‑based training for laboratory staff, principal investigators, facilities and maintenance teams, waste handlers, and first responders; coach leaders to embed biosafety into daily operations Conduct biosafety and laboratory safety audits, gap analyses, and maturity assessments; develop corrective actions and verify effectiveness Oversee program interfaces such as equipment certification coordination, laboratory design and operational readiness reviews, waste management, occupational health linkages (vaccines and medical surveillance), and contractor controls Design and implement broader Health & Safety and Technical Risk programs, including compliance auditing, ISO 45001–aligned management systems, risk management, contractor management, and Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and control verification while driving organizational learning Support safety culture and leadership initiatives, including coaching, field engagement, and capability building Manage complex consulting projects and programs, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met while exceeding client expectations Serve as a visible subject matter leader in biosafety and general Health & Safety; contribute to ERM best practices and knowledge sharing Partner with account teams and senior leaders to develop opportunities, support proposal development, and expand long‑term client relationships Mentor and lead consultants, supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance coaching, and team development What You'll Bring: Required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biosafety, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience 4+ years of relevant EHS experience, including substantive biosafety leadership in BSL‑1 and BSL‑2 laboratory environments Strong preference for experience with BSL‑3 laboratory programs, including operations oversight, commissioning/operational readiness, or governance Proven experience developing, deploying, and managing biosafety and Health & Safety programs (not just participating), including standards, procedures, training, metrics, and assurance Experience supporting or serving on Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) with familiarity in protocol review processes and committee governance 2+ years of consulting experience preferred, or an internal client‑facing role with equivalent scope, including proposal support and relationship management Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risk into clear, actionable plans for stakeholders at all levels Willingness to travel up to 70% based on client needs This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred Professional credentials such as RBP/CBSP (ABSA), CIH, CSP, or PE Experience working in biotech, pharmaceutical, high‑tech, chemical, academic research, or government environments Demonstrated success building multi‑year roadmaps, KPIs and metrics, governance dashboards, and management review mechanisms Experience interfacing with allied programs, including waste management, industrial hygiene monitoring, facilities/engineering, select agent awareness, and contractor controls in laboratory environments Ready to Make an Impact? Bring your biosafety and health & safety expertise to ERM and help organizations safely advance innovation, strengthen compliance, and protect what matters most. Join our growing Health & Safety and Technical Risk practice and make a meaningful impact at scale. For the   Managing Consultant, Health & Safety (Biosafety Focus) position, the   anticipated   annual base pay is   $ 103,872 –$130,886 ( USD) . Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are   not bonus   eligible).   We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.   Note : Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of   additional   compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.   Who We Are:   As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability   challenges   and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.   At ERM we know that creating a diverse,   equitable   and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company   a great place   to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts   supports   clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical   expertise   in addressing their environmental, health, safety,   risk   and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance   objectives   on the ground or at the executive level.   Please   submit   your resume and brief cover letter.    ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not   forward   resumes to our   jobs   alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.   ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.    Thank you for your interest in ERM!   #LI-Hybrid  

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