Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California that is dedicated to defeating neurodegenerative diseases through rigorous therapeutic discovery and development. Denali is founded on the collaboration of leading scientists, industry experts, and investors who share the vision that scientific discovery energetically applied to translational medicine is the key to delivering effective therapies to patients.

We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients.

Denali is seeking a Senior EH&S Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in waste management and chemical safety, as well as a strong understanding of EH&S regulations and best practices.

 Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day compliance with EH&S policies and regulations
• Conduct regular waste rounds to ensure proper storage and disposal of waste materials
• Procure and manage waste containers, including arranging for regular pickups
• Support equipment decontamination, spill response, and lab pack activities
• Ensure proper labeling and signage of waste containers and areas
• Conduct lab inspections and follow-up on any identified issues
• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for new processes/operations/activities
• Utilize EHS Management Tool to track and manage EH&S data
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate PPE for employees
• Provide regular presentations and updates on EH&S topics to functional groups
• Consolidate safety metrics and findings for functional groups to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Investigate incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Develop EH&S policies, programs and trainings, as needed
• Develop and implement a chemical safety/high hazard categorization program to ensure proper segregation of chemicals

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in EH&S, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in an EH&S role, with a focus on waste management and chemical safety
• 40 Hour Hazwoper certification required
• Strong understanding of EH&S regulations and best practices
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in conducting incident investigations with root cause analysis
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certification preferred (e.g. CHMM, CSP, etc.)
• Experience with EHS Management Tools is a plus
• Experience in Biotech/Pharma companies is a plus

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. If you are passionate about EH&S and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Salary Range: $104,000- $125,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers

This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.