Deputy Director, Environmental, Health & Safety

MSD Careers•Rockville, MD

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About The Position

Assists Director, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with implementation and administration of MSD’s EHS program. Provides professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of EHS processes for all aspects of MSD to include compliance with all international, federal, state and local EHS regulatory requirements and corporate standards. Assumes the Director’s responsibilities when the Director is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety or related field is required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental safety is required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in biosafety is required, including experience with Biosafety Level 2 or higher materials.
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience required.
Progressive experience in management of comprehensive environmental health and safety programs at comparably-sized educational institutions or businesses is required.
Working knowledge of international, federal, state and local EHS regulations applicable to biotechnology business requirements
Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, CDC and other safety standards
Leadership skills with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staff management practices and processes and the ability to establish accountabilities and expectations and manage performance to achieve results
Demonstrated competency in Health and Safety standards to include the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Part 1910, DOT and CDC guidelines
Experience in the successful management of EHS program(s), emphasizing its use as a technical resource and risk mitigation tool
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as well as good presentation skills
Effectively communicate issues/problems and recommendations to protect the health and safety of employees and customers
Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively and diplomatically with individuals at all levels of the company, as well as externally both domestic and internationally with key stakeholders and customers.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities
This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job and move about the office and laboratories.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a health and safety field such an environmental health, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering or safety engineering is strongly preferred.
Hazardous Material Management certification (CHMM), Industrial Hygiene certification (CIH) or Safety Professional certification (CSP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance to MSD employees to ensure safety policies and procedures are in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and applicable international EHS regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with all MSD departments to implement and promote health and safety monitoring and training, including initial training for new employees, annual retraining and specialized training for employees working with hazardous materials or under hazardous conditions.
Reviews accident, incident and investigation reports compiled by EHS department staff and ensures corrective and/or preventive actions are implemented as required to prevent any recurrences.
Functions as backup to Director for contact with OSHA, Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, Maryland Department of the Environment, United States Department of Agriculture and other federal, state, local and international EHS regulators.
Perform special projects on request or as assigned by the Director.
This role will be responsible for mentoring both EHS staff and MSD employees in safe work practices and may directly supervise the work of others.

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security
competitive salaries
medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits
401(k) plan with company matching
flexible spending accounts
company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
paid vacation
paid sick leave
paid holidays
paid parental leave
employee assistance program
fitness club membership contribution
pet insurance
identity theft protection
home and auto insurance discounts
optional supplemental life insurance