Environmental Health and Safety Manager
About The Position
The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Unit coordinates enterprise-wide health and safety initiatives to provide a safe and healthful environment for donors, patients, personnel, and visitors, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. It evaluates and recommends measures to control workplace hazards, particularly in laboratory settings, through inspections, hazard analysis, training, and program development. As a member of the EH&S Unit, the Safety Manager works with the Executive Director of EH&S to continuously improve safety and support NYBCe’s EH&S Policy. The position implements laboratory safety procedures consistent with company requirements and applicable regulations, codes, and standards; identifies and assists with occupational safety hazards; and develops, implements, directs, and evaluates employee safety and occupational health programs. The manager leads the Laboratory Safety Program and serves as the subject matter expert on laboratory safety, as well as the Chemical Hygiene and Radiation Safety Officer. The role oversees comprehensive laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plans, policies, and radiation safety procedures; conducts inspections and audits; maintains required records and regulatory documentation; investigates incidents; oversees regulated materials and waste; responds to EH&S emergencies; and tracks and reports safety metrics.
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 to 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 that provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Associated Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is strongly preferred.
- OSHA Authorized Trainer in General Industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assist with occupational safety hazards and develop, implement, direct, and evaluate employee safety and occupational health programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental requirements, including OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC, and DOT requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, programs, training materials, site-specific safety plans, and ongoing occupational hazard training.
- Lead the Laboratory Safety Program to strengthen laboratory safety culture and operational standards in research and clinical testing.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on laboratory safety and as the Chemical Hygiene and Radiation Safety Officer.
- Oversee implementation of laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plans, policies, and radiation safety procedures.
- Conduct routine facility inspections and safety audits; 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 handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemical waste, hazardous materials, and other regulated materials.
- Respond to EH&S-related emergency incidents, including medical incidents and chemical and biological releases.
- Track and report safety metrics, including workplace injuries, lost-time incidents, training completion, and corrective-action status.
- Work with the Executive Director of EH&S toward continuous safety improvements and support of NYBCe’s EH&S Policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
