Safety Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for enterprise‑wide ownership of OSHA compliance, workplace safety, and environmental health programs across Baylor Genetics. This role establishes and enforces consistent safety standards, ensures audit‑ready compliance, and proactively mitigates risk in regulated laboratory and operational environments.

The EHS Manager partners cross‑functionally with HR, Facilities, Operations, and Legal to design, implement, and sustain scalable safety programs that protect employees, support business continuity, and align with regulatory and organizational requirements. This role may evolve as organizational needs change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Own and enforce OSHA compliance across all applicable sites, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, programs, and standards.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA and other regulatory agencies, including inspections and inquiries.
• Ensure audit‑ready documentation, reporting, and corrective action tracking across safety and environmental programs.
• Partner with HR, Facilities, Operations, and Legal to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate safety and compliance risks.
• Lead safety training, drills, and compliance education to promote awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Establish consistent safety standards and scalable practices as the company grows and operations expand.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management within a regulated environment (laboratory, healthcare, manufacturing, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience owning and enforcing OSHA compliance, including audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• OSHA certification required (e.g., OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state safety and environmental regulations.

Preferred:

• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting laboratory or clinical environments.
• Experience building scalable safety programs in a growing organization.

COMPETENCIES

• Decision Quality – Makes sound, timely decisions grounded in data, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements.
• Process Management – Designs and manages processes that ensure consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive for Results – Consistently achieves results and follows through on commitments in complex environments.
• Managing Through Systems – Establishes frameworks and controls to manage work effectively at scale.
• Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across functions to achieve shared safety and compliance outcomes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Onsite
• Physical Demands: May require walking through laboratory and operational spaces; ability to stand for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Exposure to laboratory and operational environments; adherence to safety protocols required.
• Travel Requirements: Limited local or regional travel may be required.
• Special Conditions: Must comply with laboratory safety, PPE, and regulatory requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

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