Brooke Cronin
About Brooke Cronin
Brooke Cronin is the Environment, Health, and Safety Manager at Alkermes in Waltham, MA, with extensive experience in environmental health and safety roles and a background in biology from Rhode Island College.
Professional Title
Brooke Cronin is the Environment, Health, and Safety Manager at Alkermes, based in Waltham, MA. In this role, she oversees health, safety, and environmental protocols within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Cronin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Rhode Island College, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Her expertise extends to multiple specialized areas including DEA regulations, GHS standards, and safety training. Brooke is also certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED and has completed various specialized training courses such as ISO 13485 Employee Awareness, HAZMAT, HAZWOPER, and Radiation Safety Officer training.
Career Background
Brooke Cronin has extensive experience in the field of environmental health and safety. Before her current role at Alkermes, she worked at AMRI in various capacities, including Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Quality Control Chemist, and Stability Coordinator. Brooke also spent five years as a Chemist and Quality Control Coordinator at Graham Field.
Safety Training Initiatives
Brooke has made significant contributions to safety training. She co-created an assessment tool and wrote guidelines for a Hazard Assessment process. At Alkermes, she administers monthly RCRA training and bi-monthly New Hire EHS orientation, ensuring ongoing education and compliance within the organization. Additionally, she has incorporated GHS standards into revised lab safety training.
Industry Involvement
Brooke is an active member of the internal ecotoxicology committee at Alkermes and regularly liaises with consultants to ensure best practices are followed. Her subject matter expertise in DEA regulations and controlled substance handling further establishes her as a key figure in the field of environmental health and safety.