SPECIALIST, RESEARCH SAFETY, Research Compliance, Research Safety

Specialist, Research Safety BOSTON, United States The Research Safety division develops, maintains, and implements safety programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with federal, state and local laws, standards, and other applicable regulations and best practices. This position supports institutional safety committees by preparing reports and providing technical expertise. Responsibilities include partnering with assigned laboratories and departments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting laboratory inspections, implementing safety policies and procedures, and reviewing research activities involving hazardous materials such as infectious biological materials, rDNA, hazardous chemicals, toxic gases, and controlled substances. The safety specialist will work collaboratively with other OEHS divisions for delivery and implementation of all OEHS services (i.e. equipment calibrations, certifications, and BFD permitting preparation). Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 1 year of experience, or several years of direct EHS experience or professional safety designation/credentials could substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree. Industrial hygiene experience, preferably in an academic research or healthcare setting. Experience with Microsoft Office. Valid driver’s license. OSHA’s 40‑hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response certification, or ability to obtain in initial 90 days. Asbestos inspector credential, or ability to obtain in initial 90 days. Ability to respond to an incident location within one hour of notification and use on‑call response vehicle. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed