Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Analyst, Research Support

Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Analyst, Research Support

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced

Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Analyst, Research Supportat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Position

Purpose:

The Environmental Health and Safety Compliance (EHS) Analyst bridges the gap between research and operations, serving as a technical lead for the chemical inventory program and coordinating annual regulatory compliance requirements across university infrastructure. The Analyst manages inventory reconciliation and verifies safety conditions, prioritizing operational facilities (non-research spaces such as mechanical rooms, workshops, boiler plants, etc.) while providing secondary compliance oversight in assigned laboratories.

Operating as a flexible technical resource and Incident Investigation Coordinator, the Analyst validates inventory data completeness, supports the implementation of high-hazard operational programs (e.g., fall protection, energy control, cranes, asbestos management, etc.), and partners with team members to verify corrective actions and close the loop on safety deficiencies. This position will report to the Director, Office of Environmental Health, and Safety (OEHS).

Essential Functions:

Leads the physical execution and data management of the university's 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's 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…