EHS and Laboratory Manager

New York Genome Center•New York, NY

16d•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS and Laboratory Manager is responsible for preventing workplace injuries and illnesses and supporting NYGC’s compliance with applicable safety regulations. The role leads environmental health and safety programs, laboratory safety and biosafety oversight, emergency preparedness, employee training, environmental management, and coordination of laboratory operations and facilities. The manager also serves as Biosafety Officer and Chemical Safety Officer, chairs the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and acts as the primary regulatory contact for the IBC. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Facilities and Office Management. The position is based onsite full time in Lower Manhattan. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. The listed annual pay range is $115,000–$130,000, with the actual base pay depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The role is exempt and is not eligible for visa sponsorship; relocation assistance is available. The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit academic research organization advancing genomic research, with a focus on neurological diseases and cancer. NYGC describes its workplace as committed to inclusion, fairness, and equal opportunity.

Requirements

M.S. in occupational health, safety, or a related scientific field such as biology or chemistry.
At least three years of EHS experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or academic laboratory setting.
Familiarity with applicable OSHA, EPA, and FDNY regulations and requirements.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, initiative, and willingness to take a hands-on approach.
Demonstrated relevant technical and professional skills; integrity, focus, discipline, prioritization, expectation management, and commitment to delivering on commitments.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, communicate clearly, listen carefully, and exercise sound judgment.
Adaptability, initiative, solution orientation, curiosity, and willingness to develop improvements and challenge the status quo.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of environmental health and safety policies and practices, including helping Laboratory Supervisors and Principal Investigators conduct risk assessments, ensuring appropriate PPE is available, overseeing medical surveillance programs, and inspecting laboratory environments, equipment, and processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations, and keep abreast of regulatory developments, environmental legislation, and industry best practices.
Audit and report on environmental performance to internal stakeholders, external clients, and regulatory bodies as appropriate.
Investigate near misses, incidents, and accidents; identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
Serve as Chair of the Institutional Biosafety Committee, Biosafety Officer, and primary regulatory contact for the IBC.
Oversee permitting and inventory tracking for tax-free alcohol in accordance with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau requirements.
Establish and maintain an Alternative Issuance Procedure with the New York City Fire Department to ensure laboratories are appropriately staffed with holders of the C-14 Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Chemical Laboratories.
Ensure critical safety equipment is maintained and certified or validated as required, including chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and autoclaves.
Maintain regular contact with subtenants occupying NYGC spaces to support EHS compliance and best practices.
Lead emergency preparedness efforts and oversee implementation of the Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery Plan, including training, communications, and periodic drills.
Educate employees through established safety training programs, develop new programs as needed, and maintain accurate training records.
Lead committees and working groups that engage NYGC stakeholders in developing and implementing EHS policies and plans.
Raise awareness of environmental issues, regulatory requirements, best practices, and social responsibility.
Coordinate activities related to resource use, pollution prevention, waste management, environmental health, risk management, and employee involvement.
Negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues.
Maintain contact with regulatory bodies, including the EPA, and manage associated compliance programs.
Work with External Affairs on environmental communications and educational initiatives.
Coordinate with the Director of Facilities, contracted engineers, and building management to ensure facilities are safe, functional, and compliant with applicable codes.
Coordinate routine maintenance, training, and troubleshooting for core laboratory equipment and instruments, including confocal microscopes, fluorescence-activated cell sorters, autoclaves, glass washers, ultrapure water purification systems, chemical fume hoods, and biological safety cabinets.
Serve as the primary contact for laboratory personnel and Facilities engineers regarding laboratory infrastructure issues.
Maintain close working relationships with Principal Investigators and laboratory managers to support efficient, uninterrupted laboratory operations.
Work with laboratory managers to maintain current freezer inventory maps and integrate key contact information into the Building Management System.