Environmental Health and Safety Manager
About The Position
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is a member of the EH&S Unit, which coordinates enterprise-wide health and safety initiatives to support a safe and healthful environment for donors, patients, personnel, and visitors, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The unit evaluates and recommends measures to control workplace hazards, particularly in laboratory settings, through inspections, hazard analysis, training, and program development. The Safety Manager works with the Executive Director of EH&S to support NYBCe’s EH&S Policy and continuously improve safety by implementing laboratory safety procedures consistent with company requirements and applicable regulations, codes, and standards. The role leads the Laboratory Safety Program and serves as a subject matter expert on laboratory safety, as well as the Chemical Hygiene and Radiation Safety Officer. It develops and manages facility EH&S programs, oversees regulatory compliance and training, conducts inspections and investigations, maintains required records, and responds to EH&S-related emergencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or a related field; applicants with a bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry and appropriate relevant experience will be considered.
- Five to seven years of environmental health and safety experience, particularly in a laboratory environment.
- Experience developing, implementing, and managing facilities EH&S programs.
- Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational health and safety regulations.
- Knowledge of OSHA, CDC Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL), EPA, and state regulations.
- Knowledge of biosafety, ergonomics, materials management, and programs outside regulatory oversight.
- Knowledge and skills in environmental compliance, program management, risk management/risk control, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong working knowledge of current business productivity software applications.
- Cultural competency and ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct studies and investigations, analyze problems, perform risk assessments, and develop logical, well-documented recommendations.
- Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, effective written and oral communications, and listen effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment and lead teams.
- Ability to make sound independent decisions by applying policies and procedures and using available resources.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered if they provide the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to perform the essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification strongly preferred.
- OSHA Authorized Trainer in General Industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assist with occupational safety hazards; develop, implement, direct, and evaluate employee safety and occupational health programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC, and DOT requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, programs, training materials, and site-specific safety plans, and provide ongoing training on occupational hazards to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of injuries and illnesses.
- Lead the Laboratory Safety Program to strengthen laboratory safety culture and operational standards in the research and clinical testing community; serve as the laboratory safety subject matter expert.
- Serve as Chemical Hygiene and Radiation Safety Officer and oversee implementation of laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plans, policies, and radiation safety procedures.
- Conduct routine facility inspections and safety audits and identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, equipment, and work practices.
- Maintain EH&S records, permits, logs, reports, and regulatory documentation, including OSHA 300, 301, and 300A records, and complete required OSHA reporting.
- Lead investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, and other safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
- Oversee proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemical waste, hazardous materials, and other regulated materials.
- Respond to site EH&S emergency incidents, including medical incidents and chemical or biological releases.
- Track and report safety metrics, including workplace injuries, lost-time incidents, training completion, and corrective-action status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
