MGR RESEARCH ENVIRON HEALTH AND SAFETY

Moffitt Cancer Center

118d•$100,140 - $150,363

About The Position

The Manager Research Environmental Health & Safety is the top-level safety position in the Moffitt Research Institute and serves as the Research Safety Officer and institutional Chemical Hygiene Officer. The role develops, plans, implements, and oversees safety, health, environmental, and hazardous materials management programs for the Research Institute and, as needed, at the institutional level. This includes identifying hazards, evaluating loss potential, designing loss-control programs, and writing and implementing policies and procedures. The Manager works closely with research investigators to develop project-specific safety procedures and training, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and related reporting, and manages program budgets. The role is responsible for hiring, developing, coaching, and managing the performance of direct staff. Moffitt describes its work as a career and a mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer, and notes that team members are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement, and parental leave.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, biological sciences, chemistry, or a similar field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Valid Florida driver's license with a driving record in good standing.
Seven years of direct occupational/environmental health and safety or environmental experience, including three years of direct supervisory experience with a team in relevant operations.
Experience in an academic or university environment.
Working knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratory safety.
Working knowledge of federal (OSHA, EPA, FDA), state, and local regulatory organizations and regulations.
Working knowledge of common indoor pollutants.
Knowledge of hazardous waste, universal waste, and used oil regulations.
Knowledge of the wastewater treatment process for sewage wastewater.
Working knowledge of biology, chemistry, laboratory safety, laser safety, and radiation safety.
Working understanding of ergonomics.
Demonstrated working knowledge of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
Ability to apply regulations and standards in an academic research environment.
Additional training or certificates: 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 30-hour Supervisor Training, RCRA/DOT training, Authorized OSHA Trainer, and Radiation Safety training.
Ability to work independently and as part of a large, diverse team; motivate people; and work across leadership and staffing levels and business units to achieve goals.
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex regulations and management systems.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with government agencies, industry groups, and other stakeholders.
Ability to analyze data and determine trends.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of computer analysis, including word processing, spreadsheets, computer data management, and environmental modeling.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a similar field.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

Responsibilities

Serve as the Research Safety Officer and institutional Chemical Hygiene Officer.
Develop and implement the Chemical Hygiene Plan, BioSafety Plan, Spill Containment Plan, and other safety-related plans within Research and, when needed, at the institutional level.
Manage the Research Lab Inspection and Support Program and the Occupational Safety Program for Research.
Hire, develop, train, coach, and manage the performance of direct staff.
Maintain effective communication with EH&S staff, researchers, faculty, clinicians, and leadership.
Plan, implement, and manage safety, health, and environmental programs.
Write, obtain approval for, and implement EH&S programs, policies, and procedures, including the Spill Prevention & Control Plan, Hazardous Communication Program, Lab Safety Program, and chemical inventory program.
Develop, implement, and monitor Safety and Security Management Plans for Moffitt research areas.
Work with research investigators to develop project-specific safety procedures and training.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and complete related regulatory reporting.
Manage program financial accountability, including annual operating and capital budgets.