Environmental Health and Safety Manager

1 month ago


Fairfield CT USA, United States Fairfield University Full time
Job Summary

Fairfield University seeks a highly skilled and experienced Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive environmental health and safety programs to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement environmental health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Conduct regular workplace inspections and assessments to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Provide training and education to faculty, staff, and students on environmental health and safety best practices and procedures.
  • Collaborate with laboratory faculty and staff to evaluate laboratory processes and identify safety and compliance needs and gaps.
  • Develop and maintain laboratory safety programs, including chemical safety, biological safety, and radiation safety.
  • Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and DEEP, and coordinate external agency reviews and inspections.
  • Assist in grant applications and maintain records for laboratory and research-related safety committees.
  • Develop and provide training to laboratory personnel on laboratory safety-related topics.
  • Develop standard operating procedure (SOP) templates and guide laboratory staff and researchers in the development of lab-specific SOPs for standard lab operations and experimental procedures.
  • Review protocols for laboratory operations and research involving regulated or specific hazardous components and determine and communicate safety and compliance obligations and recommendations to faculty and laboratory personnel.
  • Perform laboratory assessments to assist laboratory faculty, staff, and students in improving safety and compliance, communicate results, and assist with identifying related improvements and corrective actions.
  • Participate in chemical, biological, radiological, and environmental incident investigations and spill response actions, including on-call 24-hour emergency response or notification.
  • Maintain and annually update the biomedical waste management plan, chemical hygiene plan, hazardous communication plan, bloodborne pathogen policy, and other policies.
  • Familiar with and leads IACUC protocols.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health, or related field preferred.
  • Master's degree in Environmental Science/related field preferred or equivalent related experience.
  • 2-3 years' experience in the management and administration of health and safety programs.
  • Good physical condition and mobility.
  • Possession of a valid motor vehicle license.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industrial hygiene.
  • Demonstrated computer ability.
  • Current State of CT Operational Awareness certification.
  • State of CT HAZMAT Technician's license.
  • RCRA certified.
  • A Certified Safety Professional is preferred.
  • OSHA 10 certification required.
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
What We Offer

Fairfield University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, through our online portal.



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