Research Scientist 4 (Industrial Hygiene) - 14300

Duties Description

The incumbent will assist the Wadsworth Center Safety Director in managing and overseeing programs and policies aimed at minimizing safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks to the Wadsworth Center community, and serve as the Radiation Safety Officer responsible for maintaining and ensuring compliance with the Center's radioactive materials license. The Safety Office program encompasses chemical safety, biosafety, fire/life safety, radiation safety, environmental programs, as well as general safety oversight across the Center.

Responsibilities will include activities such as conducting laboratory safety inspections; investigating and examining the workplace for hazards and potential risk and working with staff to mitigate workplace hazards; performing accident and incident investigation; providing laboratory safety support and technical consultation and assist staff with promoting compliance with regulatory standards; collaborating with internal groups and outside agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety initiatives;

performing risk assessments and guiding associated improvements in performance and hazard control activities; developing and delivering professional training and education in key program areas; supporting safety program activities focused on biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety, hazardous waste compliance, occupational health and safety, and environmental compliance as requested, responding to hazardous material spills, gas leaks, and other indoor air quality issues;

participate on institutional safety committees as assigned.

The incumbent will assist the Wadsworth Center Safety Director in managing and overseeing programs and policies aimed at minimizing safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks to the Wadsworth Center community, and serve as the Radiation Safety Officer responsible for maintaining and ensuring compliance with the Center's radioactive materials license. The Safety Office program encompasses chemical safety, biosafety, fire/life safety, radiation safety, environmental programs, as well as general safety oversight across the Center.

Responsibilities will include activities such as conducting laboratory safety inspections; investigating and examining the workplace for hazards and potential risk and working with staff to mitigate workplace hazards; performing accident and incident investigation; providing laboratory safety support and technical consultation and assist staff with promoting compliance with regulatory standards; collaborating with internal groups and outside agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety initiatives;

performing risk assessments and guiding associated improvements in performance and hazard control activities; developing and delivering professional training and education in key program areas; supporting safety program activities focused on biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety, hazardous waste compliance, occupational health and safety, and environmental compliance as requested, responding to hazardous material spills, gas leaks, and other indoor air quality issues;

participate on institutional safety committees as assigned.

Non-Competitive:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, or mathematics AND five years of post- degree professional research experience
* in an appropriate field.

• Substitutions:
  Master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of three years of experience serving as a Radiation Safety Officer in a laboratory setting is preferred. Experience managing other safety and environmental compliance programs in a laboratory setting, including fire safety, chemical hygiene, controlled substances, hazardous waste management, environmental audits, and regulatory reporting is also preferred. Preferred candidate should also be detail oriented, with computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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