Associate III, EHS & Sustainability

Who You Are

The Associate III, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) & Sustainability, for Kriya will provide EHS support and expertise contributing to the overall compliance efforts with all applicable safety regulations. This person will assist in the oversight of Kriya’s waste management program and contribute significantly to supporting corporate sustainability goals at all sites.

How You Contribute

• Ensure compliance with RCRA hazardous waste management per Kriya’s generator status at each site. 
• Ensure compliance with Kriya’s wastewater permit for sampling, documentation, and monthly flow meter reports to the County.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, improvement, and implementation of procedures, policies, and guidelines for Kriya EHS programs. 
• Assist in developing, improving, and providing safety training and documentation for all applicable Kriya employees and contractors.
• Develop and maintain a KPI dashboard for goal tracking and optimization of EHS-related performance.
• Assist as a co-lead of the Kriya Safety Committee.
• Perform lab, manufacturing, and warehouse safety inspections and reports with corrective actions.
• Assist in planning EHS external training, and engagement opportunities for the sites.
• Support Kriya's Environmental sustainability goals as needed.
• Contribute to the completion of project tasks and milestones.

What You Bring to the Team

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degree(s), safety certification(s), or advanced training(s) preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in EHS, preferably in the gene therapy/biotechnology/pharmaceuticals fields.

 Competencies

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled at fostering strong relationships.
• Strong writing skills, presentation, and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Good customer/client support and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple EHS ongoing projects and action items.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed:   at a desk 
• Lifting requirements:   Over 20 lbs
• Travel requirements:   Occasional 
• Ability to respond to and support emergencies off-hours.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to climb steps/ladders.

About Kriya 

Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world. 

We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.

What We Offer 

Medical, Dental and Vision with 100% employee premium coverage ∙ Retirement matching ∙ Short and long-term disability benefits ∙ 12 company paid holidays ∙ Generous Time Off ∙ Cyber Safety protection ∙ EAP ∙ Company paid life insurance ∙ Equity ∙ and more!

Kriya is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.