Laboratory Health and Safety Lead

ICF is seeking a Laboratory Health and Safety Lead to support an EPA contract Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) in Corvallis OR. The role supports soil water air waste and biota sampling and analysis for chemical contaminants primarily for Superfund site assessment remediation and emergency response as well as compliance support under the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act. Additional team functions include field sampling biological support sample receipt and tracking equipment maintenance chemical/supply inventory environmental compliance warehouse support and analytical subcontracting.

The Laboratory Health and Safety Lead is responsible for developing implementing and managing comprehensive environmental health and safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations. This role safeguards personnel protects the environment supports EPA operations and ensures uninterrupted government laboratory functions.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Safety Management

• Develop administer and maintain EHS programs policies SOPs and chemical hygiene plans.

• Perform laboratory inspections and develop formal responses and corrective action plans.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA DOT and facility permits.

• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.

• Provide expert guidance on OSHA RCRA and state (Oregon and California) hazardous materials and workplace safety regulations.

• Contribute to updates of shared Region 9/ORD chemical hygiene plans.

Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation

• Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify chemical physical biological ergonomic and fire hazards.

• Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).

• Investigate incidents accidents and near-misses determining root causes and corrective actions.

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments (chemical noise ventilation ergonomics etc.).

Industrial Hygiene Programs

• Develop and implement industrial hygiene programs.

• Design and execute exposure monitoring plans (air sampling noise surveys).

• Deliver technical reports with recommended control measures.

Hazardous Materials and Waste Management

• Support safe procurement handling storage and disposal of hazardous universal and biological waste.

• Coordinate with disposal contractors and maintain regulatory documentation.

• Provide guidance on waste stream optimization.

Emergency Response

• Coordinate emergency response activities with facility personnel and building occupants.

• Support drills spill response planning and communication protocols.

Systems Development (LIMS/IQMS)

• Assist in designing and implementing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) as it relates to excess sample disposal.

• Support Integrated Quality Management Systems (IQMS) for safety workflows and training.

Process Improvement

• Identify and drive improvements related to JHAs facilities planning environmental compliance and workflow efficiency.

Training

• Develop and deliver training on laboratory safety industrial hygiene chemical safety PPE and emergency procedures.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as point of contact for EPA clients on safety industrial hygiene and environmental management issues.

• Maintain strong working relationships with multi-site teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in physical sciences (chemistry physics biology microbiology etc.) industrial hygiene environmental management safety management toxicology or related field.

• 6 years combined experience in laboratory safety industrial hygiene RCRA/OSHA/state regulatory implementation and analytical chemistry (up to 3 years lab experience will be included in the required 6 years).

• Knowledge of OSHA EPA RCRA DOT regulations.

• Experience in laboratory operations hazardous waste management and exposure monitoring.

• Data management and report preparation experience.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• Ability to pass an EPA background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER.

• RCRA training.

• Professional certifications (CSP CHMM CIH CHO).

• Experience with LIMS/IQMS development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in laboratory field and Superfund environments.

• Use PPE and monitoring equipment.

• Ability to lift to 40 lbs.

• Ability to climb ladders and perform extended walking/standing during inspections.

Location & Work Environment

• Workplace is in Corvallis Oregon.

• Occasional travel to EPA Region 9 locations including Hayward California may be required.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: