Company
Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. Lila Sciences is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.
Our platform is integrating AI and automation into discovery and development efforts across materials and life sciences to accelerate solutions for sustainability and therapeutics challenges.
At Lila Sciences, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.
If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.
Role:
Lila Sciences is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Contractor to lead critical safety initiatives in the physical sciences space. Reporting directly to the Senior Lab Operations Manager, this role combines technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and practical application to ensure the safety and compliance of chemical processes, materials research, and laboratory operations.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving EHS strategies, conducting risk assessments, and implementing safety protocols within a fast-paced, research-driven environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge teams and contribute to groundbreaking innovations while ensuring a robust safety culture.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials used in research and development, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, REACH, GHS).
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for hazardous chemical and material processes.
- Collaborate with Flagship EHS on the chemical and materials inventory system and ensure accurate, up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Ensure all operations meet local, state, and federal EHS regulations, with a specific focus on hazardous material use and environmental compliance.
- Stay informed of changes in EHS regulations impacting materials science, chemistry, and physics research, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Evaluate safety risks associated with the design and implementation of custom laboratory equipment and experimental setups.
- Partner with scientists and engineers to identify and mitigate hazards during the development and execution of experimental processes.
- Develop and deliver training programs on EHS topics such as chemical safety, materials handling, and experimental risk management.
- Provide technical guidance to teams working with hazardous chemicals, specialized equipment, or advanced materials.
- Design and implement emergency response plans for incidents involving chemicals, materials, or laboratory equipment.
- Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Work closely with scientists, engineers, and lab staff to continuously improve EHS procedures and safety tools.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of chemical processes, materials research, and laboratory environments to identify and address safety risks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in EHS roles, with a focus on chemical safety, materials research, and regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience in laboratories or industries working with hazardous chemicals, advanced materials, or experimental equipment is essential.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) are strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of hazardous chemical and material properties, as well as risk assessment methodologies.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety standards, experimental risk management, and advanced material processes.
- Proficiency in physical sciences processes, including thermodynamics, energy systems, and material testing.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing safety risks.
Working at Lila Sciences, you would have access to advanced technology in the areas of:
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- AI experimental design and simulation
- Automated custom instrumentation
- Generative molecular and material design
More About Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
