Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Analyst, Research Support

Essential Functions:

Leads the physical execution and data management of the universitys chemical inventory program reconciling physical stock against digital records to ensure regulatory reporting accuracy.

Under the guidance of OEHS leadership independently manage and coordinate high-risk operational safety program compliance (including asbestos surveillance fall protection systems energy control crane/hoist regulations etc.) by managing the facility audit schedule executing technical field inspections along with developing and delivering targeted safety training to operational personnel. Additionally serve as the Incident Investigation Coordinator by conducting initial investigations and either completing the final report or transitioning preliminary findings to OEHS personnel for further review depending on the incident type.

Provides technical field support for industrial hygiene investigations (indoor air quality noise dosimetry respirator fit testing) and serves as an active member of the hazardous materials emergency response team.

Partners with other department staff during high-volume inspection cycles assist with data collection chemical inventory finalization and administrative recordkeeping. Conduct post-inspection field visits to physically confirm that corrective actions have been successfully implemented and documented.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health and Safety Industrial Hygiene Chemistry Biology Environmental Science Engineering or a closely related scientific discipline is required.

Must possess a recognized professional safety certification (e.g. Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)) OR meet the prerequisite qualifications and successfully obtain certification within 12 months of hire.

Possession of a current 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification or the ability to successfully obtain the certification within the first six months of employment.

Possession of current State of Michigan Asbestos Building Inspector accreditation or the willingness to obtain after hire.

Experience: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience).

Demonstrated experience independently conducting complex safety audits compliance inspections and incident investigations within research academic or industrial environments.

Experience designing developing and delivering safety training presentations to diverse groups of operational and technical personnel.

Experience handling segregating and identifying hazardous chemicals at scale to support institutional compliance.

Experience utilizing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) management software for inspection tracking and chemical inventory reconciliation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive working knowledge of occupational safety standards chemical safety regulations and asbestos management principles with the ability to independently interpret and apply these rules for both laboratory and operational environments to mitigate institutional risk.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to act as a consultative bridge between diverse groups (e.g. academic researchers and skilled trades). Communicate clearly and accurately in challenging situations such as dealing with compliance issues. Communicate effectively with management in a timely manner regarding sensitive issues using both verbal and written methods.

Demonstrated skill in managing complex databases and software to reconcile large datasets specifically for the purpose of maintaining accurate chemical inventories tracking compliance metrics and regulatory reporting.

Proficiency in the operation and calibration of industrial hygiene monitoring equipment (e.g. air pumps noise dosimeters) and the ability to evaluate field data to support preliminary incident investigations and safety compliance determinations under the guidance of OEHS leadership.