James Tranter
About James Tranter
James Tranter is an Environmental Health Safety Specialist currently employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. He has previous experience in similar roles at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital, where he also completed internships focused on construction safety and environmental health.
Work at Broad Institute
James Tranter has been serving as an Environmental Health Safety Specialist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. His role involves ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety regulations, contributing to a safe working environment for researchers and staff. The Broad Institute, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is known for its cutting-edge research in genomics and biomedical science.
Previous Experience in Environmental Health and Safety
Before joining the Broad Institute, James Tranter worked at Massachusetts General Hospital as an Environmental Health Safety Specialist from 2019 to 2021. In this position, he focused on implementing safety protocols and managing health risks within the hospital environment. Prior to that, he gained valuable experience as an Environmental Health and Safety Intern at Boston Children's Hospital, where he worked on the Construction Safety and Infrastructure team for seven months in 2017, and continued as an intern for two years until 2019.
Education and Expertise
James Tranter earned a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Safety, and Environmental Protection from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in environmental science and safety management, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Environmental Health and Safety
James Tranter has developed a career focused on environmental health and safety, beginning with his internships at Boston Children's Hospital. His experiences in various healthcare settings have equipped him with practical skills and knowledge in managing safety protocols and addressing environmental health concerns.