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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:58:47 -0500
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From: Todd O'Malley <todd.omalley**At_Symbol_Here**NOVARTIS.COM>
Subject: Chemistry HSE Position at Novartis in Cambridge, MA
Good morning,
Novartis Institutes has a new opening for a chemist to lead the HSE
efforts here in Cambridge, MA. If you or any colleagues are interested,
please email your resume directly to me for consideration.
Thank you,
Todd
Job Description: Lead, Chemist Research Safety Program
The Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research (NIBR) is seeking a
process chemist with scale up and chemical safety experience to initiate
and drive continuous improvements in chemistry research safety (Chemical
Hygiene Officer, safety committee representative, etc) and training
initiatives, systems, and processes.
This influential, visible role is new to and unique in NIBR, offering a
motivated individual the opportunity to blend deep chemistry expertise
with an interest in training
In this distinctive role, the successful candidate will provide expertise
and consultation for Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) management to ensure
health and safety programs and education/training initiatives are
integrated into scientific processes. The goal of this HSE-Chemistry
partnership is to develop and support a culture of health and safety
excellence in chemistry research.
Specific expectations of this role, in partnering with GDC management and
HSE, are as follows:
Develop efficient and effective chemical safety training programs that are
targeted to GDC needs
Develop and implement awareness programs and targeted training to meet the
needs and interests of chemistry associates, support GDC's global
commitment to chemical safety, and work with GDC and HSE colleagues to
ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor effectiveness
Develop and maintain the framework of guidelines and standards to ensure
business-oriented, efficient, and effective integration of health and
safety practices in Cambridge
Lead a joint GDC/HSE Committee to define requirements and oversee
performance, set corrective actions and improvement programs, and bring
together common practices across NIBR chemistry, globally
Ensure activities related to the use and scale up of hazardous chemicals
in laboratories are conducted in a safe manner as well as in compliance
with OSHA regulations
assessing chemistry operations and processes
conducting work place assessments
participating in accident investigations
Key Performance Indicators
Regulations and guidelines are up to date and reflect the state of the
art.
Education and certification programs for associates on chemical health and
safety topics are in place.
Systems for sharing lessons learned and the transfer of know how and best
practices are in place.
Experience:
Masters Degree in Organic Chemistry or related field, with PhD degree a
plus. Laboratory experience in organic chemistry, process chemistry, or
scale up processes.
Direct experience in process chemistry, scale up, or chemical health and
safety (e.g., Chemical Hygiene Officer, safety committee representative,
etc). a plus.
Todd O'Malley
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Human Resources
Manager, Staffing
220 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: +1 617 871 3128
Fax: +1 617 871 5204
Email : todd.omalley**At_Symbol_Here**novartis.com
Web : http://www.nibr.novartis.com
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