Position Information

Requisition Number:

0105101  

Department Name:

Environmental Health & Safety - FL  

Position Type:

Full Time  

Title:

Environmental Health & Safety Director  

Location:

FLORIDA  

Position Description:

The Scripps Research Institute is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Director for its Florida facility. This Flori da based position regularly interfaces with senior management to establish EH&S strategic plans an d objectives; establishes and implements policies and procedures for a safe , and healthful work environment through management of EH&S employees a nd department programs for the Florida location; directs a staff that includes a Radiation Safety Officer and a Biosafety O fficer; interfaces with EH&S counterparts in California; ensures that t he Florida location complies with federal, state, and local regulations per taining to environmental safety and oversees all contact with appropriate agencies; interfaces with regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, and industrial organizations in the developm ent and modification of laws and regulations that impact biomedical researc h; develops and oversees training programs for employees in areas such as material handling, emergency respo nse, industrial hygiene, and life safety; ensures that timely and appropria te corrective actions are taken to eliminate or mitigate hazards; in conjun ction with the Vice President of Scientific Operations in Florida, implements the Emergency Response Plan a nd is the Institution's Chemical Hygiene Officer. As necessary will perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities in order to ensure a safe and healthful work environment is maintained.

Position Requirements/Basic Qualifications:
Requires a Master's degree in Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Safety Engineering, Safety Management or environmental or safety related di scipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experie nce from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained. Requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience, of which 3 years should have been served in a research environment and 4 years in a management/supervisory capacity. In addition, strong analytical and effective verbal and written communications skills are required, as is a demonstrate d ability to effectively interact with and manage varied technical personal ities.

Preferred Qualifications:
Background/experience in chemical safety and/or industrial hygiene strongly preferred. Ph.D in Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Safety Eng ineering, Safety Management or environmental or safety related discipline i s preferred. Certification by a national professional review board such as the American Board of Industria l Hygiene, the American Board of Health Physics, or the National Registry o f Microbiologists is preferred.

Florida & Palm Beach County resident preferred. For more info & to apply online visit http://careers.scripps.edu. TSRI embraces diversity & ; recognizes it as being a key to our success. EOE/M/F/V/D.  

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Details of established essential functions for this positi on will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.  

Basic Qualifications:

Requires a Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Health P hysics, Safety Engineering, Safety Management or other safety related area and training or experience as a Chemical Hygiene Officer and a minimum of 10 years of related experie nce, of which 3 years should have been served in a research environment and 4 years in a management/supervisory capacity. In addition, strong analytic al and effective verbal and written communications skills are required, as is a demonstrated ability to effect ively interact with and manage varied technical personalities.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Florida and Palm Beach County residents are preferred.

Background/experience in chemical safety and/or industrial hygiene strongly preferred. Ph.D in Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Safety Eng ineering, Safety Management or environmental or safety related discipline i s preferred. Certification by a national professional review board such as the American Board of Industria l Hygiene, the American Board of Health Physics, or the National Registry o f Microbiologists is preferred. Certification as a Chemical Hygiene Officer is preferred.  

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience.  

Close Date:

Open Until Filled