- Continuously improve the EH&S on-boarding process across NYBCe, in collaboration with the Divisions to provide critical risk and EH&S culture awareness among new employees.
- Support NYBC activities associated with accidents and workers’ compensation claims.
- Conduct safety investigations to ensure root causes are determined and corrected.
- Conduct routine safety site audits and reviews to identify systemic EH&S management gaps, develop corrective measures and implement solutions to sustain compliance with regulatory and NYBCe requirements. Ensure the timely correction of findings.
- Participate in the development and dissemination of policies and plans for Health and environmental monitoring, waste management, contamination risk assessment, biosafety, biosecurity, and other issues pertaining to animal health.
- Assist the Executive Director of EH&S to update the fire and life safety protection program, including the coordination of building evacuation drills, shelter in-place and table-top exercises for local Divisions.
- Participate in the development and delivery of an effective and compliant EH&S training program.
- Respond to site EH&S related emergency situations, including fires, explosions, chemical release, medical.
- Assist in the management of the radiation safety program.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or related field of study. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry with appropriate relevant experience will be considered.
- Preferrd Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or related field of study preferred. Applicants with a master’s degree in biology or chemistry with appropriate relevant experience will be considered.
- Minimum of five to seven (7) years Environmental Health and Safety experience, particularly in a laboratory environment
- Facilities EH&S program development, implementation and management experience required.
- Associated Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred.
- OSHA Authorized Trainer in General Industry preferred.
For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $120,000.00 p/yr to $130,000.00 p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.
Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.