Environment, Health, and Safety Leader

Who we are at Osmo: Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory. Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including fragrance, manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. We believe in the power of automation and thoughtfully applied AI/ML to solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition alone. Osmo is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ, with an additional office in Somerville, MA. Osmo is hiring an EHS Leader to own the entire Environment, Health & Safety function for our New Jersey operation. This is a single-owner, no-direct-reports role for someone who has already built and run an EHS program — not someone looking to learn how to. You will set the safety standard for the company, drive cross-functional adoption across R&D, manufacturing, and facilities, and serve as the senior technical authority other scientists and operators consult. You will report into operations leadership and partner directly with R&D and facilities leadership on lab build-outs, chemical inventory expansion, and compliance roadmaps. This is a Staff-level IC role. The scope is strategic ownership of the EHS function, not site execution within a larger team. You will have the authority to set standards across the org without a reporting line. Key Responsibilities EHS Program Strategy & Ownership - Own and drive the end-to-end EHS program — strategy, regulatory positioning, audit posture, incident response — across the lab and associated chemical-handling environments. - Develop the EHS program strategy: assess current-state risks and gaps, establish near-term compliance priorities, and build a multi-year compliance roadmap. - Set company-wide EHS standards and drive adoption across R&D, manufacturing, and facilities without a direct reporting line. - Own all required permits, registrations, documentation, and compliance calendars. - Serve as the subject-matter expert and primary point of contact for EHS-related matters across the company. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure and interpret compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and state regulatory requirements. - Lead safety risk assessments; advise engineering, R&D, and operations leaders on hazard identification and mitigation. - Develop and own incident reporting, investigation, and corrective-action processes. - Lead emergency preparedness, spill response, and fire safety programs. - Author SOPs, JHAs, and chemical hygiene plans from a blank page where they do not yet exist. Influence, Mentorship & Standard-Setting - Uplevel the EHS literacy of scientists, operators, and engineers — even with no direct reports. - Mentor junior EHS practitioners (current or future) and set the technical bar for the function. - Partner with R&D and facilities leadership on lab build-outs, chemical inventory expansion, and new-process safety reviews. Training & Operational Support - Design, deliver, and continuously improve EHS training for onboarding and ongoing operations — including role-specific tracks for lab, manufacturing, and warehouse staff. - Own training matrices and ensure required certifications remain current. - Lead audits, inspections, and customer EHS questionnaires. - Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and emergency responders. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field. - 10–15+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, chemical, pharma, or industrial-research environment. - CSP (Certified Safety Professional) — preferred. Single-credential candidates considered only if program-ownership track record is unusually strong. - Demonstrated track record of designing AND running an EHS program end-to-end — not j