Laboratory and Environmental Health & Safety Manager

The Laboratory and Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Notre Dame of Maryland University is responsible for managing laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, and environmental protection on campus. Key duties include developing safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting audits, providing training, and managing hazardous waste. The role involves collaboration with faculty and staff to maintain safety standards and mitigate risks within the university's laboratories.
• As Laboratory Environmental Health & Safety Manager (LEHS),
this position is primarily responsible for occupational safety,
chemical hygiene, and environmental protection as it pertains to
the laboratories on campus. The LEHS Manager will be responsible
for developing and managing a University-wide laboratory safety
program that is in alignment with federal and state regulations,
manage the chemical inventory, interface with vendors, place and
monitor orders for supplies and equipment, and coordinate hazardous
waste storage and disposal. This position will also provide advice
and guidance on Lab EH&S policies for the University, and be
accountable for effective response in times of crises, conflict and
other challenges facing the campus and for effectively avoiding and
mitigating risk.

Essential Functions
• Carries out the responsibilities of a Chemical Hygiene Officer,
Biosafety Officer, Lab Safety Officer, HAZWOPER training for
Hazardous Waste Officer, and certain responsibilities related to
environmental health and safety.
• Ensures University compliance with policies and procedures
outlined in OSHA's Laboratory Standard and the University's
Chemical Hygiene & Biosafety Plans.
• Creates proper documentation of current requirements and issues
within the University labs. Ensure all issues are investigated in a
timely manner and actively work to minimize future risks and
incidents.
• Serves as an active member of the University Safety Committee.
Work with the committee to develop, implement and document the
training of faculty, staff and students on policies and procedures
as they relate to usage of the laboratories. Recommend changes and
updates in policies and procedures.
• Leads the development and refinement of laboratory safety
programs; conduct health and safety audits, inspections to include
laboratory equipment and prep rooms, environmental chambers, animal
rooms, and storage and waste rooms, chemical and physical hazard
reviews, and safety training; edit and revise health and safety
guidelines and communicate effectively recommendations for
improvement.
• Provides safety training (procedures, etc.) for students using
NDMU labs in Knott and Bunting Buildings.
• As Lab Safety Officer, conducts refresher training on safety
protocols through online training every six months.
• Prepares a Power Point presentation on safety to be distributed
to faculty for use in the laboratories at the beginning of each
semester.
• Develops and maintains a policy and procedure for student
safety contracts; at the beginning of each semester, instructors
are given copies for students to review and sign, then they will be
collected, scanned and sent as PDFs to the instructors for their
respective classes, and a copy kept for NDMU records.
• Develops/recommends online training module for students to be
used at the beginning of each semester and for research students on
general safety and chemical safety.
• Serves as the chair of the University Laboratory Safety
Committee.
• Assists laboratory faculty and staff with decommissioning and
clean-outs of laboratories to ensure proper hazardous material
labeling, storage, disposal and/or redistribution, and proper
decontamination of equipment and work areas.
• Conducts one-on-one sessions with laboratory faculty and staff
to commission laboratories, and to ensure awareness of EH&S
procedures and requirements.
• Yearly Hood Maintenance and Certification – serves as point of
contact to schedule, track and follow up with any certification
issues.
• Conducts fit testing and training for the respiratory
protection program as needed for NDMU labs.
• Identifies potentially hazardous biological, chemical and
radiological laboratory materials and collect samples of them for
analysis as needed.
• Reports to the University Safety Committee and the University
any significant problems, violations of NIH and other relevant
guidelines, and any significant research-related accidents or
illnesses.
• Works with the Laboratory Safety Committee to develop emergency
plans for handling accidental spills and personnel contamination
and investigate laboratory accidents involving recombinant DNA
research.
• Provides advice on laboratory and research facilities
security.
• Provides technical advice to Principal Investigators and the
Institutional Biosafety & Laboratory Safety Committees on
research safety procedures.
• Participates on the Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee.
• Manages inventory of laboratory supplies to include interfacing
with vendors; maintain an accurate inventory of all chemicals being
used in University labs, and ensure that MSDS forms are current and
match chemical inventory; ensure that chemicals are being housed in
accordance with best practices and in accordance with federal and
state laws.
• Oversees the daily administration of the hazardous waste
programs, which includes biohazardous, chemical and radioactive
wastes and controlled substances, generated in both classroom and
research laboratories. Coordinates special waste disposal projects
and advises management on potential hazardous materials and makes
recommendations as required. Maintains records for hazardous waste
manifests and associated documents.
• Conducts periodic inspections for the following campus
buildings, Knott and Bunting, for non-laboratory areas for
compliance with environmental health and safety regulations;
recommend and prioritize administrative actions to correct
deficiencies.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be
assigned or required.

Qualifications

Knowledge : Bachelor’s degree in a Physical Science, Biological
Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety,
Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent
combination of training and experience. Knowledge of EHS, State and
Federal rules and regulations; knowledge of local policies and
regulations. Demonstrates an understanding of applicable policies
and procedures, and maintains conditions that ensure a healthy and
safe working environment.

Experience : 3-5 years of prior laboratory management and EHS
experience required.

Skills/Aptitude : Solid aptitude for influencing and advocating for
a culture that supports occupational safety, industrial hygiene and
environmental protection. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent
organizational skills. Demonstrated customer service skills as well
as solid written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated
desire for accuracy and attention to detail, excellent
time-management skills; and the ability to manage deadlines.
Ability and specialized skills to: interpret and evaluate results
to develop sound conclusions and recommend new or revised policies;
understand problems from a broad perspective and develop strategic
solutions. Proven ability to work with minimal supervision. Proven
ability to work effectively in teams. Proficiency with Microsoft
Office required.

Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private, Catholic university
offering a variety of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and
certificate programs for women and men established in 1895 with the
mission to educate leaders to transform the world. The campus is
situated on a 60-acre wooded campus in northern Baltimore, MD
residential neighborhood of Homeland.

NDMU challenges women and men to strive for intellectual and
professional excellence, build inclusive communities, engage in
service to others, and promote social responsibility. At NDMU, we
expect respect for all members of our community. We believe
differences should be recognized and celebrated. When we are
exposed to the experiences and perspectives of others, we are
challenged to think more critically and develop a deeper
understanding of the world around us.

Additional Information:

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package to all
employees who work at least 30 hours per week:
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
expenses
• Retirement Plan through TIAA
• University paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
policy, and Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14-16 Paid Holidays each year
• Link to Benefits Page

All applicants must submit:
• Cover letter
• Salary requirements
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering
equal access to its educational programs and activities or with
respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age,
ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity,
genetic information, marital status, national origin, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of
Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles
Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources
at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland
University is an EEO employer.