Hello:

 

I am reaching out as I would like to advertise our Senior Industrial and Occupational Hygienist position on your careers page/share with your students/alumni. Thank you!  

 

Senior Industrial and Occupational Hygienist

Instructions to apply can be found via the “Apply” button at the bottom of the job posting webpage: https://opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/senior-industrial-and-occupational-hygienist-morningside-new-york-united-states

 

Description:

Reporting to the Director of EH&S, the Senior Industrial and Occupational Hygienist will, along with a team of health and safety professionals, provide expert technical and practical guidance and timely services to Columbia University Morningside, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Nevis Laboratory, Irving Medical Center and Manhattanville campuses across a wide array of industrial hygiene and occupational safety programs to ensure quality and consistency of such programs across all locations.  The ideal candidate will proactively build relationships with University and University-affiliate research personnel to maintain a client-focused approach and be accountable for assessing research and non-research procedures and practices and developing creative, sustainable and compliant solutions that meet the operational needs of all personnel, consistent with regulations, University standards and best practices. Through collaborations with EH&S colleagues and various University stakeholders and affiliates, the Senior Industrial and Occupational Hygienist will ensure effective and efficient implementation and management of safety program elements in alignment with the Occupational Safety strategic plan.

 

SUBJECT TO BUSINESS NEEDS, WE MAY SUPPORT FLEXIBLE AND HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS. OPTIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Assist Director of EH&S in the initial on-boarding and subsequent operational supervision of Occupational Safety team members.

·         Proactively identify new occupational safety program needs and refine the program strategy, lead its implementation and oversee its continued success.

·         Serve as a primary technical safety resource to EH&S colleagues and research personnel, including leading the evaluation, development and implementation of new University safety programs.

·         Provide proactive leadership of the University’s Respiratory Protection Program, including maintaining the Respiratory Protection Plan and communicating information to the University community related to respirator use in the workplace.

·         Direct and perform, as needed, chemical and non-chemical exposure assessments/monitoring of various laboratory and non-laboratory activities and assist in making appropriate recommendations for exposure minimization (e.g., product substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment, etc.) and perform follow-up to ensure recommendations have been implemented and are effective.

·         Assist in developing, revising and implementing improvements in the Occupational Safety Program, including: policies, procedures, plans, guidelines, reports, webpage content, newsletter articles, posters, brochures, bulletins and customized trainings reflecting regulatory requirements and best management practices.

·         Manage Occupational Safety inspection readiness programs for assigned laboratories and research facilities, including AAALAC, CLEP and other accreditation programs.

·         Oversee the program for the inventorying, management and maintenance of University industrial hygiene equipment, including scheduling and training of applicable staff in proper use.

·         Develop professional contacts at peer institutions with staff performing similar activities.  Assist with vendor-based hazardous waste activities, as needed, by ensuring transfer, storage and disposal of laboratory wastes comply with University policies and government regulations.

·         Respond and participate in emergency responses in laboratories and administrative buildings (hazardous materials, indoor air quality, water intrusion and mold assessments) both during and outside standard business hours. Assist in proactively communicating ongoing status, resolution and detailed reports to all affected parties.

·         Lead and/or actively participate in EH&S’s Incident Management Working Group.

·         Perform accident/incident investigations across all University operations, conduct root cause analysis, propose and lead corrective actions implementation effort for accident prevention. 

·         Evaluate and follow-up reported work-related injuries and illness and collaborate with Workers’ Compensation Case programs.

·         Coordinate with EH&S departmental program teams, College of Dental Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, School of Nursing, Institute of Comparative Medicine, Facilities Compliance, Capital Project Management and Manhattanville Development Group, Human Resources, and Workforce Health & Safety where activities of the departments affect operations of the Occupational Safety Programs.

·         Develop, and provide as needed, training on various topics, including: Right-to-Know/Hazard Communication, laser safety, ergonomics, shop/equipment safety, hydrofluoric acid, nitrous oxide, formaldehyde, and other OSHA regulated substances, etc.

·         Consult with Facilities Compliance Teams, as needed, on safety issues, including Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lock Out/Tag Out, Hearing Conservation, and Respiratory Protection.

·         Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience (scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Sciences). An appropriate combination of education and experience, meeting Columbia University criteria, may be considered in lieu of these requirements.

 

Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Daniela

 

Warmly,

Daniela D’Armetta, MA, SHRM-CP

Manager for Training and Development, HR

Columbia University

Environmental Health & Safety 

Tel: 212-305-8713

E-mail: dn2347**At_Symbol_Here**columbia.edu

Website: http://ehs.columbia.edu

 

Mailing Address:

630 West 168^th Street

1^st Floor Mailroom- Box 70

New York, NY 10032

 

Physical Address:

617 West 168^th Street

Georgian Building

2^nd Floor, Room 217

New York, NY 10032