Research Facilities Safety Manager
Research Facilities Safety Manager
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Job Description
Cornell Research & Innovations Facilities Services team has an immediate opening for a Safety Manager. This position will oversee the implementation and performance of safety health environmental and hazardous material management programs for academic and research units within several Cornell research facilities. Reporting to the Director of Facilities for Research & Innovation the position will receive additional direction and will coordinate closely with the Department of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) which has functional responsibility for safety across the university. This position is located on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca New York.
Wellqualified candidates will be skilled safety professionals possessing a strong background in chemistry and chemical safety a focus on finding solutions and the ability to work effectively with people at different organizational levels and across a number of facilities and units.
Research & Innovation Facilities Services provides critical support in the operation safety and maintenance of shared use research facilities throughout Cornells Ithaca campus with total space exceeding one million square feet. Our team supports a varied and complex array of laboratory buildings containing numerous departments research centers and shared use facilities conducting research in physical and life sciences. We help ensure that these facilities provide a safe and efficient space for faculty staff and students.
The Research Facilities Safety Manager will provide leadership guidance and coordination in the application of EHS programs to ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations within different units. The Safety Manager provides technical support and develops implements and facilitates educational activities on procedures and practices that promote safe healthy and compliant environments.
The Safety Managers key responsibilities include:
Facilitating the scheduling of inperson 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 uptodate chemical inventories and facilitate inventory reconciliation on a regular basis
Ensuring lab groups maintain and update standard operating procedures for their work
Conducting reviews selfinspections 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
What We Need
We ask you to submit a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application.
When reviewing your application we will look for evidence of these qualifications:
Bachelors 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 ve 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 re 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
Additionally be sure to tell us if you have any of the following:
Masters degree in chemistry engineering physical/life sciences safety industrial hygiene environmental science or related eld
Experience in incident reporting followup actions and assigning tasks
Experience in Vertere (or similar software systems) for chemical inventory
Experience using learning management systems to track training compliance
Signicant 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 certications knowledge or experience:
Certied 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
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Rewards and Benefits
Cornell receives national recognition as an awardwinning workplace for our health wellbeing sustainability and diversity initiatives.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options generous retirement contributions access to wellness programs and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits Working at Cornell.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and the day after and an end of the year winter break from December 25January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off Working at Cornell.
Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuitionfree Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits Working at Cornell.
Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards Working at Cornell.
University Job Title:
Environment Health & Safety Specialist IIJob Family:
Facilities & Safety ServicesLevel:
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SalaryPay Range:
$92343.00 $112863.00Remote Option Availability:
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EndowedContact Name:
Kathy McKeeJob Titles and Pay Ranges:
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Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
