Manager Environmental Research Safety
About The Position
Provides leadership oversight for Academic Research Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Physical Environment to ensure regional and institution strategic compliance. Manage Research administration to include, regulatory compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety, cultivate industry relationships, research ethics, sponsored programs, research coordination and research innovation throughout the region to execute high-priority projects while developing and maintaining exceptional research platform. Manage daily operations of the Research Environmental Health and Safety team. Directs team to implement, coordinate, and present educational opportunities on research safety, select agents, export control, biosafety, infection control, animal research-related environmental and occupation health, emergency management and environmental, safety and health matters. Manage development and implementation of general and specialized research safety programs, audits and surveys to identify, measure, and evaluate known and potential hazards and risks. Coordinates actions among laboratories, departments and facilities to implement corrective actions, as needed Researches, analyzes and interprets NIH, DoD, NSF, USDA, OSHA, EPA, Homeland Security, and other regulations addressing research safety including zoonosis and environmental, health & safety issues such as hazardous materials & waste, biological and laboratory safety, PPE, etc. Directs and interacts with regulatory agency personnel during compliance inspections for research. Understands and shares technical expertise with others, including leaders, peers, and teammates and utilizes problem solving skills for complex situations that arise. Serves as the technical resource and subject matter expert. Participates as Ex-Officio member on the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other various committees. Facilitates the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Chemical Safety Committee. Manage development and implements environmental safety strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainability. Oversee proper handling, storage, documenting, inspecting, and transportation of hazardous waste/materials within research facilities. Assist with emergency response situations including hazardous material spills. Responsible for resource planning and supporting programs in identifying goals and priorities for the safety team, including decision-making related to program framework. Designs and directs the work of the team(s). Selects, coaches, and develops team(s). Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary. May develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or related degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of related field experience
- Familiarity with regulatory agency code requirements, and the progressive application of these standards, including, “Physical Environment” NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, National Institute of Health, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, EPA, and OSHA requirements for General and Construction Industries preferred.
- Must have the ability to clearly communicate verbally, in person, and in writing with patients, families/agencies and the health care team.
- Must possess a strong sense of urgency and make sound decisions.
- Must be a critical thinker, have ability to solve problems, and is solution oriented.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstration of skill and competence in use of all Microsoft Office applications required.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or related degree or equivalent experience.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or other related industry certifications
- 7 years of related experience.
- Two years of supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership oversight for Academic Research Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Physical Environment to ensure regional and institution strategic compliance.
- Manage Research administration to include, regulatory compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety, cultivate industry relationships, research ethics, sponsored programs, research coordination and research innovation throughout the region to execute high-priority projects while developing and maintaining exceptional research platform.
- Manage daily operations of the Research Environmental Health and Safety team.
- Directs team to implement, coordinate, and present educational opportunities on research safety, select agents, export control, biosafety, infection control, animal research-related environmental and occupation health, emergency management and environmental, safety and health matters.
- Manage development and implementation of general and specialized research safety programs, audits and surveys to identify, measure, and evaluate known and potential hazards and risks.
- Coordinates actions among laboratories, departments and facilities to implement corrective actions, as needed
- Researches, analyzes and interprets NIH, DoD, NSF, USDA, OSHA, EPA, Homeland Security, and other regulations addressing research safety including zoonosis and environmental, health & safety issues such as hazardous materials & waste, biological and laboratory safety, PPE, etc.
- Directs and interacts with regulatory agency personnel during compliance inspections for research.
- Understands and shares technical expertise with others, including leaders, peers, and teammates and utilizes problem solving skills for complex situations that arise.
- Serves as the technical resource and subject matter expert.
- Participates as Ex-Officio member on the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other various committees.
- Facilitates the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Chemical Safety Committee.
- Manage development and implements environmental safety strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainability.
- Oversee proper handling, storage, documenting, inspecting, and transportation of hazardous waste/materials within research facilities.
- Assist with emergency response situations including hazardous material spills.
- Responsible for resource planning and supporting programs in identifying goals and priorities for the safety team, including decision-making related to program framework.
- Designs and directs the work of the team(s).
- Selects, coaches, and develops team(s).
- Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
- Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
- May develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
- Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
