Manager, Environmental Health Safety & Securi

DEPARTMENT: EHS&S

LOCATION: Durham, NC; Onsite/Not Remote

COMPANY: Humacyte Inc (Nasdaq: HUMA) is developing a disruptive biotechnology platform to deliver universally implantable bioengineered human tissues, advanced tissue constructs, and organ systems designed to improve the lives of patients and transform the practice of medicine. The Company develops and manufactures acellular tissues to treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. Humacyte’s initial opportunity, a portfolio of Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel (ATEVs), is currently approved for use in vascular trauma repair and is in late-stage clinical trials targeting multiple other applications including AV access for hemodialysis and peripheral arterial disease. Preclinical development is also underway in coronary artery bypass grafts, pediatric heart surgery, treatment of type 1 diabetes, and multiple novel cell and tissue applications. Humacyte’s 6mm ATEV for AV access in hemodialysis was the first product candidate to receive the FDA’s Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation and has also received FDA Fast Track designation. Humacyte’s 6mm ATEV for urgent arterial repair following extremity vascular trauma also received the RMAT designation. For more information, visit www.Humacyte.com .

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager, EHS&S is responsible for ensuring the Environmental Health, Safety and Wellness of the employees at Humacyte. The Manager, EHS&S will lead a broad range of EHS&S functions for multiple departments and EHS&S programs, across multi-disciplinary areas, conducting EHS&S surveys, improving employee engagement, collecting and recording EHS&S information and driving continuous improvement of the overall EHS&S processes and systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives the development, implementation, and monitoring of the performance of EHS&S programs such as environmental permitting, waste management, capital project review/oversight, contractor permitting, waste management, risk management, contractor prequalification’s and emergency management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation and codes governing health and safety.
• Support during regulatory inspections as the subject matter expert for EHS&S and support regulatory filings as required.
• Develop and implement an oversight of all aspects of the EHS&S programs including:
• EHS&S policies, SOPs, operating programs, and training requirements
• EHS&S Councils and Committees and ultimately responsible for the implementation of a successful EHS&S Culture.
• Provide EHS&S support and guidance to ensure compliance with EHS&S Policies and Standards, local, state, and federal EHS&S regulations while maintaining flexibility for the operation and maintenance of R&D and Bioprocessing areas as needed.
• Manage the collection, and storage and removal of chemical and biological waste with effective oversight of Hazardous Waste Storage and Satellite Accumulation Area. Compile and submit TIER II Report.
• Manage all aspects of the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC).
• Implement site waste minimization plan and energy conservation.
• Interface with other functions across the company to ensure integration of EHS&S in all activities.
• Lead safety incident investigations and perform root cause analysis (RCA) as needed for all injuries, environmental releases, property damage and serious near misses.
• Develop and implement EHS&S auditing programs across the company, including internal and external (3rd party contracted) operations.
• Ensures Humacyte or other required trainings/certifications are up to date.
• Support the Security Camera and facility badge systems.
• Support with appropriate alarm response, access control and visitor control policies,
• Oversee the Contractor Safety Management policies and activities.
• Evaluate new equipment, processes, and the management of personal protective equipment.
• Respond and provide assistance to all emergency situations and perform incident investigations.
• Strong presence with each functional area to engage employees and foster a robust safety culture.
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Other Duties as assigned.
  
  

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety Management or a related field is required.
• 6-8 years of experience in EH&S; 4 to 6 years of EHS Leadership experience, preferably in a bioprocessing/biotech/pharmaceutical environment managing processes
• Advanced knowledge and training related to EPA, OSHA, safety, legal and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a positive roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and optimistic outlook.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with fluctuating priorities and demonstrated ability to collaborate within cross functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to set own priorities in a timely manner.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and organized critical thinker with solid interpersonal and business communication skills.
• Represents the organization in a positive and highly professional manner.
  
  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:

• Stock Options
• 401k Plan with 4% Match and no Vesting Schedule
• Medical, Vision and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 23 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Designated Holidays 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave Policies
  
  

** Please note, Humacyte does not provide U.S. employment sponsorship and does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3 rd party firms and/or agency recruiters. **

The statements in this position profile are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time. Humacyte is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, Humacyte is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.