Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Chemical Safety Manager
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expOcular Therapeutix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative therapies for eye diseases. The Chemical Safety Manager will oversee chemical health and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and workplace safety while fostering a proactive safety culture within the organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Align chemical safety strategies and policies with business goals and regulatory requirements
Ensure EPA, MassDEP, and Town of Bedford Board of Health and Fire Department compliance
Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to mitigate hazards
Responsible for renewal of annual flammable, chemical and hazardous material permits and licenses
Direct and participate in chemical and waste programs, including process safety, emergency response, and hazardous material contingency planning
Manage all related training and recordkeeping
Oversee inventories and vendor disposal services including maintaining and documenting all manifests and logs
Lead lab/manufacturing and chemical storage areas inspections, PPE programs, and technical design reviews and provide safety assessments for new manufacturing and lab processes
Collect and transport accumulated chemicals and hazardous materials from cleanroom and labs and deliver to main accumulation areas for storage
Provide review and approval of all new chemicals including management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Educate staff on safety protocols to foster a proactive culture of environmental health and stewardship
Partner with internal departments to integrate safety principles across all business operations
Define and track KPIs to continuously improve safety performance
Manage Lab Coat Program including coat inventory management and biweekly coat pickup/drop off with vendor
Execute additional duties as required to meet evolving organizational needs
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Life Science, or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years of progressive Chemical Health & Safety experience, ideally within biopharma/biotech
Strong knowledge of EHS management systems, regulations, and ISO 14001/45001 standards
Expertise in environmental programs, including hazardous waste management
Experience in chemical hazard control, inventory/disposal, and laboratory design
Demonstrated ability to work with regulatory agencies, auditors, and local authorities to secure required permits
Proficient in reviewing safety data sheets and advising on safe chemical handling
Skilled in performing safety assessments for laboratory and manufacturing processes
Ability to manage vendor relationships (e.g., waste disposal, lab coat services)
Proven cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills
Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset
Strategic, results-oriented, and highly adaptable in fast‑paced environments
Ability to lift ~50 lbs and move waste drums using a dolly
Preferred
Professional EHS certification (CIH, CSP) preferred
Company
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company committed to redefining the retina experience across drug development, treatment, and outcomes.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2022 (4)
2021 (10)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.19BKey Investors
Ascension VenturesPolaris Partners
2025-09-30Post Ipo Equity· $475M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $325M
2023-12-13Post Ipo Equity· $115.11M
Leadership Team
Pravin Dugel
Executive Chair, President, and CEO
Michael Goldstein
Chief Strategy Advisor
Recent News
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