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Research Facilities Safety Manager
| Company | Cornell University |
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| Location | Ithaca, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $92343 – $112863 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical related field, safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field
- Strong background in organic or inorganic chemistry and a thorough understanding of the principles of chemical hygiene and chemical handling, including detailed knowledge of chemical compatibility issues
- Three to five years of related working experience in research, laboratories, or EHS support for laboratories
- Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences, maintaining productive relationships, and utilizing diplomacy
- Direct experience with and strong background in industrial or academic safety programs, environmental compliance, use of toxic gases, handling of chemicals, and handling of hazardous waste
- Strong knowledge of building and fire codes, especially requirements for hazardous materials, laboratories, and chemical storage
- Good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Project management skills and a track record of completing work on time
Responsibilities
- Facilitating the scheduling of in-person Environment, Health and Safety training
- Leading building safety committees in conducting facility hazard reviews and other activities
- Leading the laboratory Group Safety Representative program
- Ensuring labs maintain up-to-date chemical inventories and facilitate inventory reconciliation on a regular basis
- Ensuring lab groups maintain and update standard operating procedures for their work
- Conducting reviews, self-inspections, and audits in coordination with EHS and working with lab groups to address EHS inspection findings and corrective actions in a timely manner
- Participating in accident/incident investigations and ensuring incidents are properly reported
- Working with the Office of Emergency Management on unit emergency management planning
- Working with labs and EHS to facilitate orderly laboratory decommissioning
- Facilitating hazardous waste collection and processing
- Assisting during emergency response to laboratory incidents
- Managing other safety professionals
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in chemistry, engineering, physical/life sciences, safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related field
- Experience in incident reporting, follow-up actions, and assigning tasks
- Experience in Vertere (or similar software systems) for chemical inventory
- Experience using learning management systems to track training compliance
- Significant EHS experience in a university setting
- Strong knowledge of or experience with hazardous material handling and spill/release response
- Working knowledge in safety programs involving high voltage, high power magnets, radiation, corrosives, carcinogens, live animal research, or biological hazards
- Special EHS certifications, knowledge, or experience:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or similar certification
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training on hazardous waste control
- EHS audit experience
- Experience with EHS management systems, such as ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18000, ANSI Z10 or VPP
