Program Manager NEIDL EHS NEIDL Containment

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

$90,000.00 - $

Full-Time/Regular

The EHS Program Manager at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is responsible for coordinating the application of BU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs in the NEIDL and managing programs related to Biocontainment operations. The EHS Program Manager – NEIDL reports to the Associate Director / BSL-4 Biosafety Officer and is responsible for supporting NEIDL operations as liaison to the BU EHS disciplines not housed in the NEIDL, including but not limited to chemical, environmental, fire and life, industrial hygiene, occupational/worker and radiation safety programs.

The EHS Program Manager is responsible for the safety and compliance of BSL-2 laboratories; coordination with the Emergency Planning Program Manager on aspects of emergency planning; supporting biocontainment operations; and assisting with the duties of both Associate Directors and the Scientific Safety Officer in utilizing services and meeting needs from BU-wide EHS.

B.A./B.S. in a related field and five years of relevant experience, ability to respond to emergencies on campus during off hours, including weekends and holidays as part of the on-call emergency response, and should have or be able to obtain the 40-hour OSHA hazardous waste certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.