Laboratory Safety and Environmental Health's role at The Rockefeller University is the development and management of the University's environmental health and safety programs. LS&EH works with the University's researchers,other departments on campus,and a wide range of outside regulatory and advisory agencies to ensure that the University is a safe and compliant place to work. In addition to providing support and services to the University,LS&EH conducts research in the health and safety fields. Aimed at minimizing waste,environmental impacts,and laboratory hazards,the staff's research spans the radioactive,biological and chemical aspects of laboratory safety and has resulted in the publication of two books and numerous journal articles. Overview
Duties for this position includes providing assistance in managing health and safety programs under the general industry standard; provide staff assistance on occupational health and safety issues; conduct program assessments; conduct routine and emergency monitoring for compliance with occupational exposure limits.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Safety Officer II will serve as the primary back-up to the Associate Safety Officer. In addition, the ASO will assist in the following capacity:
Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Safety
Perform air monitoring as needed/requested
Calibrate oxygen monitors as needed
Assist in organizing Safety Officer events
Assist in developing and providing University training modules
Assist in laboratory commissioning and decommissioning
FDNY- Back-up Duties
Escort Fire Inspector on weekly visit
Log and track all FDNY NOV/VOs
Ensure that all NOV/VOs are corrected within FDNY specified time frame
Manage C-14 program
Maintain FDNY laboratory permit database
General Safety
Participates in site visits of University facilities
Hazard analysis: Independently conduct follow-up to audit findings
Administer the University REVCO loaner program
Schedule annual fume hood certifications/repairs
Schedule safety shower inspections
Update and maintain laboratory room placards
Maintain and update Safety Posters as needed
Radioisotope Related Duties
Process and deliver radioactive packages
Perform contamination checks of equipment and vacated laboratory rooms
Assist with monthly wipe testing for labs with high radioactive usage
Other Duties
Spill cleanup - emergency response
Investigate odors in laboratories
Assist in processing radioactive isotope packages and distribute to the laboratories
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
BS in Environmental Health Science or related field
Must possess the ability to lift 50 pounds and wear respiratory protection
Computer competency in PC/Windows/Microsoft Office
Ability to gain proficiency in custom EHS software used by the department
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Two years’ experience working in higher education
Environmental Health and Safety setting preferred
The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics and physics. The university's 72 laboratories conduct both clinical and basic research and study a diverse range of biological and biomedical problems with the mission of improving the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity.