Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.
Position Summary:
The Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a key role in advancing the company’s environmental, health, and safety programs. This position is responsible for developing, improving, and implementing EHS systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and driving a proactive safety culture across all Crinetics facilities.
The Senior Specialist provides technical expertise, mentors team members, leads risk assessments, manages incident investigations, and partners with cross-functional teams—including Facilities, Lab Operations, and R&D—to strengthen Crinetics’ safety performance and regulatory readiness.
This role is essential in supporting the organization’s growth and ensuring a world-class EHS framework aligned with Crinetics’ mission and operational needs.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
These may include but are not limited to:
- Lead compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local environmental regulations.
- Manage and improve internal EHS auditing programs; lead preparation and execution of third‑party and regulatory inspections.
- Develop and maintain EHS policies, SOPs, and compliance reporting.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on EHS programs including hazardous materials, waste management, ergonomics, and emergency response.
- Own the lifecycle of EHS training programs: development, delivery, tracking, and effectiveness evaluation.
- Lead Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team, Spill Response, and First Responder program activities.
- Lead comprehensive risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and mitigation plan development.
- Oversee incident response activities, lead incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) implementation.
- Evaluate new equipment, materials, and processes for safety and environmental impact.
- Ensure compliance with hazardous waste storage, labeling, handling, and transportation requirements.
- Lead chemical inventory management, SDS reviews, and environmental reporting.
- Support sustainability and ESG initiatives focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
- Partner with Facilities and Lab Operations on:
- Safe lab configuration and operational readiness
- Emergency action planning
- New construction or renovation EHS reviews
- Incident drills and response protocol testing
- Influence cross-functional engagement and promote a strong safety culture.
- Serve as an EHS representative for internal stakeholder meetings and project teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in EH&S roles, in biotech or laboratory environments only.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Cal/OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in risk assessments, audits, hazardous waste management, and incident investigations.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with EHS platforms, reporting systems, and MS Office.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.
Travel:
Not required
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $124,000.
In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.
