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Team Introduction:

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Team for Ginkgo: 

Our Mission: We are committed to building a culture of empowered employees dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace, and the elimination of EHS risks. We pursue a culture of performance excellence by means of continuous improvement in regulatory compliance, injury/incident prevention and environmental impact reduction.

Our Vision:

We will be a strategic partner to our Ginkgo Bioworks colleagues, enabling the safe and environmentally responsible development of organisms while delivering EHS programs and performance that enable the company’s strategic mission to make Biology easier to engineer .

Job Description:

We’re looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Associate Director.  As the EHS Associate Director, you will administer leadership and support for Ginkgo Bioworks sites in California and all associated companies. You will report to the Senior Director of EHS and be instrumental in providing direction to the CA site Leads and researchers on EHS-related matters, with a focus on compliance, license to operate, risk assessment, safety and environmental programs, waste management, emergency response, EHS training and evaluating new projects. This role will assist in building out a corporate EHS function. Using your in-depth expertise, you’ll also support continuous improvement initiatives in our EHS management system, EHS programs, oversee the execution of all EHS-related protocols, and conduct internal audits and reviews as necessary to reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Please note: This role will be primarily based in our West Sacramento, CA office as a hybrid position however travel to other Ginkgo Bioworks locations will be required as needed. Routine travel between Ginkgo California sites  (Emeryville and West Sacramento), also periodic travel to the greater Boston area (Drydock, Cambridge).

 Responsibilities

* Support the EHS teams on developing, implementing and/or maintaining EHS programs at Ginkgo CA sites

* Work with site leaders to progress EHS programs and to actively measure EHS performance* Manage all applicable EHS permits (Local, State, Federal) including BAAQMD, Sacramento Metro AQMD, California County CUPA requirements, EPA, Cal-OSHA, USDA, Local Fire Department requirements, and assists scientific and/or operations teams in acquiring permits as needed* Lead the authoring and maintenance of EHS programs for the organization, with a view to building corporate programs* Support the implementation of and continuous improvements to EHS Management System, including company wide EHS Programs where relevant, such as management of change (e.g. new project evaluation), EHS event reporting and Investigation, CAPA management, bio risk management, emergency response, waste management, chemical hygiene, biosafety, occupational health, personal protective equipment, training and compliance metrics* Develop/improve training materials and manage in-person and hands-on training and online training (for our Learning Management System), specific training as needed* Revise these trainings and associated programs at least annually or as needed* Direct the CA EHS Committee including chairing meetings, working collaboratively to deploy EHS standards, facilitating risk assessments on new research/work across sites and interfacing with sites EHS team members (4 meeting a year at minimum)* Conduct evaluation: feasibility assessments, technical design process and material transfer review, of new work* Transition existing EHS programs into new facilities (create site specific manuals, training and on-site staffing as needed)* Manage onsite chemical inventory system and develop a system that is scalable to Ginkgo’s future growth* Develop internal inspection/audit program regarding EHS programs such as Lab (Conditional) Inspection, Flammable Inventory Checks, Controlled Substances Reconciliation and other similar areas* Participate in the Ginkgo EHS Committee(s), bringing EHS topics, elements, performance to the group* Collaborate with other EHS cross-functional teams and contractors, such as Shipping and Receiving, Facilities, Project Management and on-site waste management subcontractors, to ensure safety and regulatory compliance

Minimum Requirements

* Four-year degree (BS/BA) in Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science/Studies, or other applicable degree

* 7+ years of experience with California based EHS systems, permitting and processes* Demonstrated ability to create and execute EHS programs that engage employees and enable a safe work culture* Proven track record of leading continuous improvements in functional areas* Strong understanding of and ability to manage systems under applicable regulatory controls (local, state, and federal)* Experience in participating in and/or implementing EHS programs, including hazcom, general laboratory safety, emergency preparedness and response, inspections, business continuity and incident investigations* 5+ years of people management with advanced interpersonal skills focused on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion* Excellent communication skills, including presenting, speaking, and writing

Preferred Capabilities and Experience

* Advanced degree (MA/PhD) in Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science/Studies, or other applicable degree

* Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred* Experience in EHS management system implementation or maintenance e.g. ISO45001, 14001 or equivalent* Strong understanding of and ability to manage systems under applicable regulatory controls globally (experience in this)

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