Laboratory Health and Safety Lead - Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT)

Description

The Laboratory Health and Safety Lead will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive environmental health and safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those from the EPA and OSHA. This role is critical for safeguarding personnel, protecting the environment, and preventing disruptions to government operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management : Develop, administer, and update EHS programs, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to chemical safety, biological safety, hazardous waste, and emergency response.
• Regulatory Compliance :  Ensure the laboratory adheres to all applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT) and maintain necessary facility permits, licenses, and documentation for audits and inspections.
• Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation :  Conduct routine safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards (chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, fire, etc.), recommend corrective actions, and investigate any incidents, accidents, or near-misses to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Training and Education :  Design, develop, and deliver required safety training programs to laboratory personnel, principal investigators, and staff, promoting a strong safety culture and awareness.
• Hazardous Materials and Waste Management :  Oversee the safe procurement, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous, universal, and biological waste, coordinating with disposal contractors and maintaining proper documentation.
• Emergency Response :  Coordinate emergency response plans, lead the emergency response team (which may include 24 / 7 on-call availability), and conduct regular drills in coordination with local emergency responders.
• Equipment Oversight :  Coordinate the testing, certification, maintenance, and repair of safety equipment and engineering controls like fume hoods, safety showers, eyewashes, and biological safety cabinets.
• Liaison and Consultation :  Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between laboratory personnel, management, and external regulatory agencies for EHS issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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