Senior HSE Specialist

Role Description The Senior HSE Specialist is a part-time, remote role responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental programs that support New England Eye Center’s operations. This role involves assessing risks, reviewing procedures, and recommending controls to promote a safe and compliant work environment for clinical, administrative, and technical staff. The specialist will create and update safety policies, perform remote audits and assessments, and collaborate with onsite leaders to address workplace safety concerns and incident reports. Day-to-day tasks include delivering virtual safety training, maintaining regulatory documentation, supporting occupational health initiatives, and advising on best practices for environment, health, and safety across multiple locations. The role works closely with management to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Health & Safety and Occupational Health to support clinical and administrative environments.
• Strong knowledge of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) frameworks and practices applicable to healthcare and research settings.
• Experience in Workplace Safety, including risk assessment, incident investigation, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ability to design and deliver effective Safety Training programs, both virtually and in coordination with onsite staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, safety, environmental science, public health, or a related field; advanced certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, NEBOSH) is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and relevant state regulations, especially as they apply to medical and laboratory environments.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a remote setting.
• Proven experience in a senior HSE or EHS role, ideally within healthcare, research, or similar regulated industries.