Safety Technician

Massachusetts General Hospital is hiring a Safety Technician in Cambridge, MA. The role involves supporting safety programs in laboratories, managing hazard risks, and ensuring environmental health. Responsibilities include risk assessments, hazard control strategies, and emergency preparedness. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position, posted 6 days ago.
Job Summary

The Safety Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive safety program support to laboratory functions, with a focus on managing hazard risks, hazardous materials and waste, and environmental stewardship. This role interacts with leadership, research staff, support departments, and vendors to cultivate a continued and effective safety program.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provides support for the hazardous materials and chemical hygiene program needs.
• Performs risk assessments, analyzes findings, and implements hazard control strategies to ensure employee, community, and environmental health.
• Assists with environmental sampling as needed.
• Supports the emergency preparedness and response capabilities of the EH&S department.
• Leverages strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or Associate's degree with 5 years of experience in safety.
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry certification within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to recognize safety risks and apply effective safety controls.
About Us

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is a leading academic medical center dedicated to improving patient care through innovation and collaboration. As a highly unique and collaborative research center, we are committed to advancing biomedical science and harnessing the power of the immune system to prevent and cure human disease on a global scale.