Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for managing the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Program for adherence to local, state, and federal regulations at CRADL facilities. Assist in program development unique to CRADL facilities, staff and client needs and participate in growing site expansion portfolio for the CRADL business. Provide EHS&S support for NY RMS Production Model site as needed.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

•    Establish, administer, and update specific EH&S programs for compliance with state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other regulations as necessary. Manage OSHA and EPA records and maintain reporting and documentation standards. 
•    Provide initial and periodic safety and environmental training to all employees and CRADL clients as required and advise management on safety and environmental issues. Review new regulatory standards and make compliance recommendations. 
•    Inspect the facilities for compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations as applicable. Recommend solutions to management that address deficiencies in EH&S compliance. 
•    Periodic observations of CRADL clients performing work with hazards to ensure post-IACUC approval compliance. Liaise with clients for work consultations and recommendations for studies.
•    Implement and maintain EH&S programs and metrics. 
•    Perform documented risk assessments for the CRADL business.
•    Oversee maintenance of group training manual, in-person training, and training records for CRADL clients and staff. 
•    Develop and ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental policies, practices, and procedures (SOPs, safety procedures, biosafety protocols, biohazard, and medical waste).  
•    Serve as an EHS pre-reviewer for all CRADL IACUC protocols.
•    Assist in CRADL AAALAC Accreditation process for all existing and new sites.
•    Manage the hazardous waste (RCRA) and medical waste disposal function including waste profiling, permitting, manifesting, and record keeping and reporting. 
•    Assist management team in emergency response and function as EH&S Emergency Coordinator for 24-hour incident response.  
•    Assist in the investigation of injuries resulting in lost time claims and/or safety violations and property damage. Make recommendations for corrective action. Provide regulatory guidance on EH&S issues to all staff. 
•    Available to clients and federal and state investigators to explain procedures and produce written documentation as proof of compliance.  
•    Manage and maintain necessary facility permit, licenses, and compliance reports to federal, local, and state regulatory authorities for all CRADL sites and ensure new sites are permitted and in compliance appropriate for the region.
•    Assist in the basis of design of new CRADL facilities including but not limited to, oxygen depletion assessments, monitoring and alarm requirements for hazardous gases, and waste systems.
•    Coordinate communications to regulatory agencies and client inspections on EH&S related matters. 
•    May assist in development of departmental budget. 
•    Support the policy of equal employment opportunity through affirmative action in personnel actions. 
•    Attend and participate in on-the-job and classroom training sessions and complete all assigned computer-based safety and professional development training by predetermined due dates.
•    Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels to ensure that assigned duties are completed. 
•    Perform all other related duties as assigned. 

Job Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience:  Minimum of four (4) years related experience in Environmental Health & Safety. Experience supporting laboratory animal facilities preferred. Experience in multiple state regulations, including Massachusetts, preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. 

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.