Advocate Aurora Health · 17 hours ago
Manager Environmental Research Safety
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51.05/hr - $76.60/hr
5+ years expAdvocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, focused on clinical innovation and health outcomes. They are seeking a Manager of Environmental Research Safety to provide leadership oversight for academic research safety and environmental compliance, managing daily operations and ensuring strategic compliance across the institution.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides leadership oversight for Academic Research Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Physical Environment to ensure regional and institution strategic compliance
Manage Research administration to include, regulatory compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety, cultivate industry relationships, research ethics, sponsored programs, research coordination and research innovation throughout the region to execute high-priority projects while developing and maintaining exceptional research platform
Manage daily operations of the Research Environmental Health and Safety team. Directs team to implement, coordinate, and present educational opportunities on research safety, select agents, export control, biosafety, infection control, animal research-related environmental and occupation health, emergency management and environmental, safety and health matters
Manage development and implementation of general and specialized research safety programs, audits and surveys to identify, measure, and evaluate known and potential hazards and risks. Coordinates actions among laboratories, departments and facilities to implement corrective actions, as needed
Researches, analyzes and interprets NIH, DoD, NSF, USDA, OSHA, EPA, Homeland Security, and other regulations addressing research safety including zoonosis and environmental, health & safety issues such as hazardous materials & waste, biological and laboratory safety, PPE, etc
Directs and interacts with regulatory agency personnel during compliance inspections for research. Understands and shares technical expertise with others, including leaders, peers, and teammates and utilizes problem solving skills for complex situations that arise. Serves as the technical resource and subject matter expert
Participates as Ex-Officio member on the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other various committees. Facilitates the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Chemical Safety Committee
Manage development and implements environmental safety strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainability. Oversee proper handling, storage, documenting, inspecting, and transportation of hazardous waste/materials within research facilities
Assist with emergency response situations including hazardous material spills
Responsible for resource planning and supporting programs in identifying goals and priorities for the safety team, including decision-making related to program framework
Designs and directs the work of the team(s). Selects, coaches, and develops team(s). Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary
May develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or related degree or equivalent experience
5 years of related field experience
Familiarity with regulatory agency code requirements, and the progressive application of these standards, including, 'Physical Environment' NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, National Institute of Health, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, EPA, and OSHA requirements for General and Construction Industries preferred
Must have the ability to clearly communicate verbally, in person, and in writing with patients, families/agencies and the health care team
Must possess a strong sense of urgency and make sound decisions
Must be a critical thinker, have ability to solve problems, and is solution oriented
Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstration of skill and competence in use of all Microsoft Office applications required
This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Exposed to a normal office environment
Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds of material and various types of equipment
Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions
May be subject to hazards (e.g., chemicals, mechanical conditions, etc.) and atmospheric conditions (e.g., dust, fumes, etc.)
Preferred
Master's degree Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or related degree or equivalent experience
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or other related industry certifications
7 years of related experience. Two years of supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a Healthcare
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.17MKey Investors
National Cancer Institute
2022-12-02Acquired
2019-08-20Grant· $10.17M
Leadership Team
Don Fosen - CISM, HCISPP
Chief Technology Officer
Jon Kluge
Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, Advocate Aurora Medical Group
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