At New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, our focus is on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive program and service development. Join us as we work towards meeting and exceeding the growing needs of our diverse communities, further our lifesaving strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment, and expand our impact on the local, national, and global communities we serve.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Unit coordinates enterprise-wide health and safety initiatives designed to ensure a safe and healthful environment for donors, patients, personnel, and visitors while assuring compliance to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Additionally, the EH&S Unit evaluates and recommends measures to control workplace hazards, particularly laboratory-settings through field inspections, hazard analysis, training, and program development. As a member of the EH&S Unit, the Safety Manager will work in conjunction with the Executive Director of EH&S towards continuous safety improvements and support of the NYBCe’s EH&S Policy through the implementation of laboratory safety procedures consistent with the company's requirements and applicable EH&S regulations, codes, and standards. 

• Laboratory Safety: Lead the Laboratory Safety Program to strengthen laboratory safety culture and operational standards within the research and clinical testing community. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on lab safety.

• Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer, overseeing and ensuring the implementation of comprehensive laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plans, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive hazard assessments in laboratory settings to identify potential risks.
• Develop and conduct training relevant to laboratory/research safety, biosafety, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, and other laboratory safety related topics.
• Work with organizational divisions and laboratories to implement consistent safety practices and procedures.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, checklists, web references, and materials that support the survey program as needed.
• Continuously improve the EH&S on-boarding process across NYBCe, in collaboration with the Divisions to provide critical risk and EH&S culture awareness among new employees.
• Support NYBC activities associated with accidents and workers’ compensation claims.
• Manage the laboratory safety inspection program: evaluate laboratory research hazards; ensure lab inspections are conducted regulatory requirements; manage and maintain inspection database; develop and monitor metrics for safety and program performance.
• Conduct routine safety site audits and reviews to identify systemic EH&S management gaps, develop corrective measures and implement solutions to sustain compliance with regulatory and NYBCe requirements. Ensure the timely correction of findings.
• Participate in the development and dissemination of policies and plans for health and environmental monitoring, waste management, contamination risk assessment, biosafety, biosecurity, and other issues pertaining to animal health.
• Assist the Executive Director of EH&S to update the fire and life safety protection program, including the coordination of building evacuation drills, shelter in-place and table-top exercises for local Divisions.
• Participate in the development and delivery of an effective and compliant EH&S training program.
• Respond to site EH&S related emergency situations, including fires, explosions, chemical release, medical.
• Provides leadership and oversight for all chemical and waste management functions and activities.
• Assist in the management of the radiation safety program.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or related field of study. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry with appropriate relevant experience will be considered.

Related Experience:

• Minimum of five to seven (7) years environmental health and safety experience, particularly in a laboratory environment
• Facilities EH&S program development, implementation and management experience required.

Required Licenses / Certification:

• Associated Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred.
• OSHA Authorized Trainer in General Industry preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or related field of study preferred. Applicants with

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $120,000.00 p/yr to $130,000.00 p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.