Research Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Description - Research Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator (240002WO)DescriptionUnder the direction of the Research Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager, the Research EHS Coordinator will provide front line day to day support to the CNRI research faculty and staff. The individual will provide customer service to 450+ personnel and support approximately 200,000 square feet of research space. The individual will assist in supporting a comprehensive laboratory safety program throughout the research enterprise and affiliate initiatives. The individual will support and advance a positive, proactive laboratory safety program in a complex environment, working as a member of the organizational safety team and collaborating with departmental designated coordinators, hospital safety program colleagues, and program leaders. The individual will support the EH&S manager to promote safety policies and procedures to ensure the campuses are compliant with pertinent local, state, and federal codes and regulations. The individual will assist with coordinating the activities of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) program.The individual will work with the Research Center staff, CNMC facility/engineering department, EVS, the safety office, as well as outside vendors. The individual will work closely with the Research Biomed Ops staff.QualificationsMinimum EducationAssociate's Degree or equivalent experience (Required)Bachelor's Degree in environmental health & safety or basic sciences (Biology/Chemistry) field (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience1-2 years of applicable work or internship experience. A BS degree may be substituted for work experience (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeKnowledge of federal, state and city regulations pertaining to health and safety.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as a member of a team; ability to facilitate effective operational integration, collaboration and teamwork.Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and exercise good judgment in managing time, including maintaining a flexible presence at multiple campus locations.Ability to establish and maintain professional, collaborative, service-oriented, cooperative and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, trainees, customers, the public, regulatory agencies and co-workers through practical and positive communication.Ability to simplify guidance for faculty and staff, and to prepare thoroughly documented technical reports, excellent oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare professional-quality presentations and reports and communicate risks effectively.Ability to perform safety investigations, operations surveys, decommissioning or emergency response; ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment.Knowledge of environmental health and occupational safety principles as well as ability to understand and interpret complex written regulations, technical reports, and research protocols.Experience with OSHA requirements and best management practices for training employees and students on safe work practices when handling hazardous materials or equipment.Excellent coordination and communication skills to effectively negotiate and appropriately influence the safety behavior of lab workers, facilities trade groups, and construction project managers towards best procedures to implement best safety management practices.Functional AccountabilitiesEnsure compliance with standards for the responsible conduct of research and organizational policies and proceduresAssist faculty in the planning, conducting, and management of research projects within the federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigatorResponsible for appropriate use of research funds and resourcesEnsure institute wide compliance with annual training requirementsProgram and Service Administration and ImplementationAssist in the implementation of the CNRI laboratory safety plan including short-term and long-term objectives through management of day-to-day operations.Utilize advance knowledge of safety training requirements and familiarity of academic teaching/research programs to maintain a progressive safety training program for laboratory workers utilizing hazardous materials.Assist with development of training programs and other informative materials to promote safe work practices and environmental conscientiousness for working with biohazardous materials.Serve on institutional safety committees and strategic initiativesBiosafety Program Safety ManagementEnsure technical evaluations of use, storage, and transportation of biohazardous materials are correctly interpreted in light of regulatory compliance goals and best management practices outlined in the Biosafety Manual to conform to NIH guidelines.Conduct risk assessments; investigate exposure incidents; maintain record keeping systems to advance the safe storage, use, and disposal practices for working with biohazardous materials.Conduct audits in laboratories specifically on the safe use and storage of biohazardous materials, management of biohazardous waste, and general biosafety.Develop emergency plans for handling accidental spills and personnel contaminationServe as Coordinator to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) that provides institutional oversight as required by the NIH for research involving recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecules.Preliminary consultation and review of applications by principal investigators to use or store biohazardous materials in preparation for presentation of research protocols to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).Maintain registrations and reports as required by regulatory authoritiesLiaison for safety review information sharing to enhance interaction of the IBC with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)Management of Human Capital and Organizational RelationshipsManage safety issues related to the on-boarding and off-boarding of faculty, staff and trainees according to established guidelines and policies and proceduresStay informed as to relevant skill, training and qualifications levels required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the center as appropriateAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performancePrimary Location : District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job : ResearchOrganization : Office Operations & Reg AffairPosition Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift : DayWork Schedule : 8:30am-5pmJob Posting : Oct 23, 2024, 3:36:32 PMFull-Time Salary Range : 54516.8 - 90854.4Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors).

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