Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Biosafety

Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Biosafety Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking Environmental Health & Safety Consultant, Biosafety Manager to join our Professional Services team, with a focus on Biosafety. This experienced EHS professional will have a good understanding of EHS concepts, issues, and challenges and will be able to identify unmet issues and opportunities with resolutions for current and new clients while ensuring the highest level of satisfaction. The primary goal of the Biosafety Manager is to protect client employees, their contractors, and customers and to safeguard the work and surrounding environment. The Biosafety Manager inspects and evaluates the environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with governmental safety regulations, environmental regulations, and industry standards. Triumvirate provides leading institutions in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors with diverse services and advice to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity. This position reports to an EHS Director of Biosafety. This role is onsite and will be supporting clients in the greater Boston area. Essential responsibilities: Possess professional knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to Center of Disease Control Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines for biosafety as they apply to infectious agents, recombinant DNA and bloodborne pathogens. Demonstrate ability to apply the concepts of biosafety including criteria for establishing biosafety containment levels to various research and laboratory applications. Demonstrate knowledge regarding recombinant DNA technology, viral vectors, and biohazards. Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to communicate effectively in a diverse environment. Experience participating in or managing Institutional Biosafety Committees. Participate in the inspection of laboratories and other spaces for compliance. Conduct workplace safety inspections according to a defined procedure, evaluating the use of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, respirators, protective eyewear, or hardhats, according to applicable regulations. These inspections of the workplace will involve talking with workers and observing their work. Identify potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixtures and help implement appropriate control measures, such as adjustments to ventilation systems. Help investigate accidents and injuries, identifying causes and recommending remedial action. Communicate with Client personnel regarding workplace safety issues, recommending corrective actions. Conduct routine EHS safety trainings such as new employee orientation, hazard communication, fork truck training, without supervision. Write reports, including accident reports, and enter information on required Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other regulatory body recordkeeping forms. Assist in the development of specific areas of occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals. Basic Requirements: 3-5 years of progressive work experience in the fields of biosafety, environmental safety, research compliance, or research or diagnostic laboratory. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field like Occupational Health, Safety, Chemistry, or Engineering. Excellent communication & customer service skills. Detail orientation. Problem solver with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Preferred Requirements: Experience in a BSL2/ABSL2 work environment. Completed ABSA or other professional development courses like ABSA's Principals and Practices. Active member in at least one national professional safety organization including local chapters. Working towards meeting the requirements of and obtaining one professional designation/certification (RBP, ASP, etc.). #LI - Onsite Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more! To learn more about our business, culture, and the exciting work that we are doing in the industry, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@triumvirateenvironmental), or our website! Triumvirate Environmental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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Created: 2024-10-23