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Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

BioLegacy Research is a leading preclinical research organization dedicated to advancing innovative therapies through high-quality in vivo and translational research services. Our team partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of life-changing treatments across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

At BioLegacy, we foster a collaborative, science-driven environment where safety, quality, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance while providing our employees with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on scientific research.

BioLegacy Research is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented EHS & Quality Assurance Specialist to support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Occupational Health, and Quality Assurance programs across our research laboratories and vivarium.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and inspection-ready research environment by supporting laboratory safety initiatives, occupational health programs, internal audits, GLP compliance, and quality systems. The successful candidate will work closely with Quality Assurance and Research Operations to promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy balancing hands-on safety responsibilities with quality systems and compliance in a dynamic preclinical research environment.

Lead and support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs for laboratory and vivarium operations.

Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections and compliance audits.

Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective actions.

Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and biological materials.

Develop and deliver employee safety training and promote compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements.

Coordinate occupational health programs, including medical surveillance, employee health clearances, vaccinations, respirator fit testing, and exposure monitoring.

Support workers' compensation administration and return-to-work processes.

Assist with GLP compliance activities, internal quality audits, and regulatory inspection readiness.

Support SOP development, document control, CAPA activities, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Maintain accurate safety, training, inspection, and compliance records.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve laboratory safety and quality systems.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Two or more years of experience supporting Environmental Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, or regulatory compliance in a laboratory, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or other regulated environment.

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and laboratory safety practices.

Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Experience working in a GLP-regulated laboratory or Contract Research Organization (CRO).

Experience supporting vivarium or laboratory animal research environments.

OSHA certification (30-Hour or equivalent).

Experience conducting internal audits, CAPA investigations, or regulatory inspections.

Familiarity with USDA, AAALAC, CDC, NIH, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Chemistry background is preferred

At BioLegacy Research, we are committed to providing a safe, collaborative, and rewarding work environment where employees can build meaningful careers while supporting groundbreaking scientific research.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contributions

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and tuition reimbursement

BioLegacy Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and empowered to succeed.