Jennifer Fialli
Cambridge
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Health and Safety Manager with a proven track record at GSK, excelling in EHS program leadership and regulatory compliance. Expert in risk assessment and incident investigation, driving a proactive safety culture. Adept at training program design and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement in safety standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
GSK (Formerly Affinivax)
Cambridge
07.2023 - Current
- Spearhead hazardous waste management programs, ensuring compliance across laboratories and manufacturing suites.
- Optimize procurement processes, managing vendor contracts, purchase orders, and invoices as the EHS department’s super user.
- Design and deliver EHS training programs, leveraging the myLearning platform to create classes, register users, and lead instructor-led trainings.
- Empower site leadership, through instructor-led training, to conduct gemba walks, identify risks, and foster a proactive safety culture.
- Serve as Site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for pH neutralization system operations and associated regulatory permits.
- Oversee incident reporting and investigations using Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies, implementing corrective actions to ensure closure.
- Administer 3E Protect SDS database, managing chemical inventories and coordinating the authoring of SDSs for in-house products.
- Supervise and mentor four contract employees, driving performance and operational success.
- Conduct risk assessments for facility, laboratory, and manufacturing activities, delivering actionable insights to mitigate hazards.
- Collaborate with laboratory operations managers to perform inspections and implement innovative solutions to safety concerns.
- Lead site Safety Committee, engaging cross-departmental safety champions to promote accountability and awareness.
- Monitor and present EHS performance metrics to site leadership during EHS Council meetings.
- Host audits of site EHS program and manage the completion of corrective actions.
- Endorsed EHS impact assessments for project proposals, driving alignment with safety protocols.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
GSK (Formerly Affinivax)
Cambridge
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Partnered with contracted safety consultants to enhance compliance and drive continuous improvement in EHS programs.
- Performed routine safety inspections of laboratory, manufacturing, and facility spaces, identifying gaps and proposing solutions.
- Managed hazardous waste shipments and emergency equipment inspections, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
- Designed engineering and process controls to effectively elevate safety standards across the organization.
- Delivered EHS New Hire Training and coordinated robust employee training programs.
- Developed and presented Safety Moments, Toolbox Talks, and targeted safety themes to engage employees and build awareness.
- Endorsed EHS impact assessments for project proposals, driving alignment with safety protocols.
- Played a key role in integrating legacy Affinivax EHS programs into GSK’s corporate policies and culture.
Safety Technician
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Chelsea
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted facility safety inspections in compliance with OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 & 1926), generating reports and initiating corrective actions.
- Facilitated safety committee meetings, documented minutes, and implemented solutions to address safety concerns.
- Inspected and maintained vital safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, spill cabinets, and AEDs.
- Calibrated MSA Altair 5X gas meters and maintained accurate records to ensure operational readiness.
- Updated Safety Data Sheets for facilities, supporting compliance and accessibility.
- Participated in emergency response drills, including boom deployment exercises, as a member of the ESU team.
Regional Inspector
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Chelsea
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Inspected oil-water separators to ensure compliance with state plumbing codes and MWRA Sewer Use regulations.
- Scheduled and conducted facility inspections, researching historical data to identify compliance trends.
- Issued Notices of Violation and collaborated with businesses to achieve compliance through follow-up inspections and documentation.
- Conducted septage site surveillance and truck inspections, ensuring adherence to regulations and safety protocols.
Sampling Associate
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Chelsea
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Collected, preserved, and tested wastewater samples in compliance with NPDES, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
- Authored detailed reports and chains of custody for sampling events, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted monthly calibrations and maintenance of field testing equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance.
- Collaborated on emerging projects, including PFAS research and COVID-19 wastewater testing.
Senior Laboratory Technician
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Winthrop
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Collected and preserved wastewater samples, ensuring compliance with NPDES standards.
- Analyzed air samples for methane and hydrocarbons using advanced instrumentation.
- Maintained laboratory inventory and procured supplies through coordination with vendors and warehouses.
- Trained new hires and cross-functional team members on laboratory protocols and procedures.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Wheaton College
Norton, MA01-2017
Skills
- EHS Program Leadership & Development
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, NPDES, RCRA, NFPA)
- Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions using DMAIC methodology
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Training Program Design (Instructor-Led & Online)
- Performance Metrics & Data-Driven Insights
- Project Management & Process Optimization
Certification
- Certified O&M Wastewater Collections Systems Operator
- 40-Hour OSHA Hazwoper
- 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety
- Confined Space Entry
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)
- NFPA 70-E Certification
- Permit to Work Training
- GSK Orange Belt Certification (Lean Six Sigma)
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene
- Lean Management Certified
Conferences
- Massachusetts Conference for Women, 12/01/23, 12/01/25
- NEBSA Conference, 11/01/23
- ABSA Conference, 10/01/23
- NEWEA Annual Conferences, 01/01/20, 01/01/21
- New England Pretreatment Coordinators Workshop, 10/01/18
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
GSK (Formerly Affinivax)
07.2023 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
GSK (Formerly Affinivax)
03.2022 - 07.2023
Safety Technician
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
07.2021 - 03.2022
Regional Inspector
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
07.2020 - 07.2021
Sampling Associate
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
09.2018 - 07.2020
Senior Laboratory Technician
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
07.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Business Administration -
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Wheaton College