Eikon Therapeutics
Overview
Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform enables real-time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets. Position The EHS Specialist 2 is responsible for assisting with planning, implementation, and enforcement of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures. The primary objective is to create a healthy, safe, and environmentally friendly workplace, while maintaining compliance to all laws and regulations. This new position will build on programs already in place to support the company as it expands its workforce in numbers and geography, taking ownership of specific programs and collaborating with employees across all departments and levels of the organization. Some of the day-to-day activities for the role include helping to educate employees in the areas of chemical hazards, waste management, biosafety, chemical safety, laser safety and emergency response. About you You are passionate about helping employees stay safe and productive in the workplace and protecting the environment. You have the ability to multi-task, problem solve, and hold employees accountable for safety and environmental laws and regulations in a fast-paced research environment. You demonstrate strong attention to detail and can provide direction about policies and procedures to employees at all levels of the organization. What You’ll Do Act as main point of contact for EHS vendors; coordinate vendor work and facilitate resolution of EHS issues with lab users. Perform regular walk-throughs and inspection of lab operations. Ensure proper safety devices, signage and all relevant safety related documentation are in place and updated. Maintain individual DOT hazmat shipping certifications. As requested, provide guidance and support to shipping personnel preparing hazmat packages. Manage submittals and filings associated with Eikon’s EPA ID (federal and state small quantity generator) and with the local CUPA. Ensure retention and organization of regulated waste disposal documentation. Assist with periodic review and update of EHS program documents as necessary. Serve as point of contact for regulatory inspectors. Manage the EHS Training system and help develop innovative training materials to educate employees on safe work practices. Minimize the risk of ergonomic injury to employees through awareness, education, and early intervention. Assist in maintaining enterprise EHS software systems (e.g., VelocityEHS, Alert Media) and manage Eikon’s OSHA 300 log. Coordinate exposure monitoring using standard industrial hygiene equipment and techniques. Includes noise monitoring, chemical exposure monitoring. Help support the site in emergency situations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a minimum of 2 years relevant EHS experience working with chemical waste, handling hazardous materials, or working as a generalist member in an EHS organization. Experience working in a regulated environment such as biopharma, medical device, clinical lab, diagnostics, vaccines. Knowledge of California and Federal regulations related to chemicals, biological materials, power tools/machine, lasers, injury prevention, emergency response. Familiarity with hazardous waste and medical waste management requirements, including federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to proper handling, packaging, transportation, and disposal of waste. Strong verbal communication skills and ability to connect with employees at all levels of the organization (associates, managers, leaders). Able to effectively speak to small and medium sized groups (for training, presentation). Familiarity with common chemical and biological lab equipment and processes. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds routinely (5-gallon drum) and move items exceeding 100 pounds (e.g., 55-gallon drums on cart). Ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. HAZWOPER 24-hr or 40-hr trained and hazardous materials shipping 49 CFR certified. Familiarity with EH&S and Emergency Response software, preferably Velocity EH&S, Absorb and Alert Media, or the ability to quickly learn to navigate these programs as an administrator. Familiarity with the use of AI to help streamline EH&S processes and training programs. Compensation & Benefits The expected salary range for this role is $83,000 to $90,250 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise. At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:
401k plan with company matching Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) Mental health and wellness benefits Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns Generous paid time off and holiday policies Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies Enhanced parental leave benefit Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site
Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. We are not accepting unsolicited agency resumes at this time. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.
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Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform enables real-time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets. Position The EHS Specialist 2 is responsible for assisting with planning, implementation, and enforcement of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures. The primary objective is to create a healthy, safe, and environmentally friendly workplace, while maintaining compliance to all laws and regulations. This new position will build on programs already in place to support the company as it expands its workforce in numbers and geography, taking ownership of specific programs and collaborating with employees across all departments and levels of the organization. Some of the day-to-day activities for the role include helping to educate employees in the areas of chemical hazards, waste management, biosafety, chemical safety, laser safety and emergency response. About you You are passionate about helping employees stay safe and productive in the workplace and protecting the environment. You have the ability to multi-task, problem solve, and hold employees accountable for safety and environmental laws and regulations in a fast-paced research environment. You demonstrate strong attention to detail and can provide direction about policies and procedures to employees at all levels of the organization. What You’ll Do Act as main point of contact for EHS vendors; coordinate vendor work and facilitate resolution of EHS issues with lab users. Perform regular walk-throughs and inspection of lab operations. Ensure proper safety devices, signage and all relevant safety related documentation are in place and updated. Maintain individual DOT hazmat shipping certifications. As requested, provide guidance and support to shipping personnel preparing hazmat packages. Manage submittals and filings associated with Eikon’s EPA ID (federal and state small quantity generator) and with the local CUPA. Ensure retention and organization of regulated waste disposal documentation. Assist with periodic review and update of EHS program documents as necessary. Serve as point of contact for regulatory inspectors. Manage the EHS Training system and help develop innovative training materials to educate employees on safe work practices. Minimize the risk of ergonomic injury to employees through awareness, education, and early intervention. Assist in maintaining enterprise EHS software systems (e.g., VelocityEHS, Alert Media) and manage Eikon’s OSHA 300 log. Coordinate exposure monitoring using standard industrial hygiene equipment and techniques. Includes noise monitoring, chemical exposure monitoring. Help support the site in emergency situations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a minimum of 2 years relevant EHS experience working with chemical waste, handling hazardous materials, or working as a generalist member in an EHS organization. Experience working in a regulated environment such as biopharma, medical device, clinical lab, diagnostics, vaccines. Knowledge of California and Federal regulations related to chemicals, biological materials, power tools/machine, lasers, injury prevention, emergency response. Familiarity with hazardous waste and medical waste management requirements, including federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to proper handling, packaging, transportation, and disposal of waste. Strong verbal communication skills and ability to connect with employees at all levels of the organization (associates, managers, leaders). Able to effectively speak to small and medium sized groups (for training, presentation). Familiarity with common chemical and biological lab equipment and processes. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds routinely (5-gallon drum) and move items exceeding 100 pounds (e.g., 55-gallon drums on cart). Ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. HAZWOPER 24-hr or 40-hr trained and hazardous materials shipping 49 CFR certified. Familiarity with EH&S and Emergency Response software, preferably Velocity EH&S, Absorb and Alert Media, or the ability to quickly learn to navigate these programs as an administrator. Familiarity with the use of AI to help streamline EH&S processes and training programs. Compensation & Benefits The expected salary range for this role is $83,000 to $90,250 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise. At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:
401k plan with company matching Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) Mental health and wellness benefits Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns Generous paid time off and holiday policies Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies Enhanced parental leave benefit Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site
Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. We are not accepting unsolicited agency resumes at this time. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.
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