Research Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Under the direction of the Research Environmental Health & Safety(EH&S) Manager, the Research EHS Tech will provide front line day to day support to the CNRI research faculty and staff. The individual will provide customer service to 450+ personnel and support approximately 200,000 square feet of research space. The individual will assist in supporting a comprehensive laboratory safety program throughout the research enterprise and affiliate initiatives. The individual will support and advance a positive, proactive laboratory safety program in a complex environment, working as a member of the organizational safety team and collaborating with departmental designated coordinators hospital safety program colleagues and program leaders. The individual will support the EH&S manager to promote safety policies and procedures to ensure the campuses are compliant with pertinent local, state, and federal codes and regulations. The individual will assist with coordinating the activities of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) program.

The individual will work with the Research Center staff, CNMC facility / engineering department, EVS, the safety office, as well as outside vendors. The individual will work closely with the Research Biomed Ops staff.

Qualifications : Minimum Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (Required)

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or basic sciences (Biology / Chemistry) field (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

1-2 years of applicable work or internship experience. A BS degree may be substituted for work experience (Preferred)

Required Skills / Knowledge

Knowledge of federal, state and city regulations pertaining to health and safety.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as a member of a team; ability to facilitate effective operational integration, collaboration and teamwork.

Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and exercise good judgment in managing time, including maintaining a flexible presence at multiple campus locations.

Ability to establish and maintain professional, collaborative, service-oriented, cooperative and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, trainees, customers, the public, regulatory agencies and co-workers through practical and positive communication.

Ability to simplify guidance for faculty and staff, and to prepare thoroughly documented technical reports, excellent oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare professional-quality presentations and reports and communicate risks effectively.

Ability to perform safety investigations, operations surveys, decommissioning or emergency response; ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment.

Knowledge of environmental health and occupational safety principles as well as ability to understand and interpret complex written regulations, technical reports, and research protocols.

Experience with OSHA requirements and best management practices for training employees and students on safe work practices when addling hazardous materials or equipment.

Excellent coordination and communication skills to effectively negotiate and appropriately influence the safety behavior of lab workers, facilities trade groups, and construction project managers towards best procedures to implement best safety management practices.

Functional Accountabilities

Responsible Conduct of Research & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with standards for the responsible conduct of research and organizational policies and procedures
• Assist faculty in the planning, conducting, and management of research projects within the federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator
• Responsible for appropriate use of research funds and resources
• Ensure institute wide compliance with annual training requirements

Program and Service Administration and Implementation

Biosafety Program Safety Management

Management of Human Capital and Organizational Relationships

Teamwork / Communication

Performance Improvement / Problem-solving

Cost Management / Financial Responsibility

Safety