Managing Consultant, Health & Safety – Biosafety Focus

ERM

. Lead and mature biosafety programs for BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeEwing • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,900 - $132,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing biosafety and Health & Safety programs, with a strong focus on BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratory environments. Proven ability to lead incident investigations, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions while fostering a safety culture and mentoring teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Biosafety Program ManagementBSL-1 And BSL-2 Laboratory ExperienceInstitutional Biosafety Committee SupportHealth & Safety Compliance AuditingProfessional Credentials (RBP/CBSP, CIH, CSP, PE)

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Biosafety Management SystemsRisk AssessmentsExposure Control PlansIncident InvestigationsCorrective Action DevelopmentISO 45001 ComplianceLaboratory Safety AuditsGovernance DashboardsMetrics DevelopmentProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoaching And MentoringTeam DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

RBP/CBSP (ABSA)CIHCSPPE

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalHigh-TechChemicalAcademic ResearchGovernmentEHS ExperienceOperational ReadinessContractor ManagementWaste Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mature biosafety programs for BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories
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, 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 equipment certification coordination, laboratory design and operational readiness reviews, waste management, occupational health linkages, 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 prevention
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and control verification
Support safety culture and leadership initiatives through coaching, field engagement, and capability building
Manage complex consulting projects and programs, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met
Serve as a 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
Provide strategic biosafety leadership across complex laboratory environments
Design and operationalize integrated biosafety and Health & Safety systems aligned to business goals
Partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management
Lead program implementation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and culture development
Drive project delivery excellence while expanding client relationships and contributing to ERM’s growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience developing, deploying, and managing biosafety and Health & Safety programs, 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 ability to translate complex technical risk into clear, actionable plans
Willingness to travel up to 70% based on client needs
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Professional credentials such as RBP/CBSP (ABSA), CIH, CSP, or PE preferred
Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, high-tech, chemical, academic research, or government environments preferred
Experience building multi-year roadmaps, KPIs and metrics, governance dashboards, and management review mechanisms preferred
Experience interfacing with waste management, industrial hygiene monitoring, facilities/engineering, select agent awareness, and contractor controls preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus pay may be available at ERM’s discretion
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k)
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees