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POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists Director, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with implementation and administration of MSD's EHS program. Provides professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of EHS processes for all aspects of MSD to include compliance with all international, federal, state and local EHS regulatory requirements and corporate standards. Assumes the Director's responsibilities when the Director is unavailable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides guidance to MSD employees to ensure safety policies and procedures are in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and applicable international EHS regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with all MSD departments to implement and promote health and safety monitoring and training, including initial training for new employees, annual retraining and specialized training for employees working with hazardous materials or under hazardous conditions.
• Reviews accident, incident and investigation reports compiled by EHS department staff and ensures corrective and/or preventive actions are implemented as required to prevent any recurrences.
• Functions as backup to Director for contact with OSHA, Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, Maryland Department of the Environment, United States Department of Agriculture and other federal, state, local and international EHS regulators.
• Perform special projects on request or as assigned by the Director.
• This role will be responsible for mentoring both EHS staff and MSD employees in safe work practices and may directly supervise the work of others.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in Health and Safety or related field is required.
o Master's Degree in a health and safety field such an environmental health, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering or safety engineering is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental safety is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in biosafety is required, including experience with Biosafety Level 2 or higher materials.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Progressive experience in management of comprehensive environmental health and safety programs at comparably-sized educational institutions or businesses is required.
• Hazardous Material Management certification (CHMM), Industrial Hygiene certification (CIH) or Safety Professional certification (CSP) strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Working knowledge of international, federal, state and local EHS regulations applicable to biotechnology business requirements
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, CDC and other safety standards
• Leadership skills with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staff management practices and processes and the ability to establish accountabilities and expectations and manage performance to achieve results
• Demonstrated competency in Health and Safety standards to include the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Part 1910, DOT and CDC guidelines
• Experience in the successful management of EHS program(s), emphasizing its use as a technical resource and risk mitigation tool
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as well as good presentation skills
o Effectively communicate issues/problems and recommendations to protect the health and safety of employees and customers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively and diplomatically with individuals at all levels of the company, as well as externally both domestic and internationally with key stakeholders and customers.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job and move about the office and laboratories.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• This position is performed primarily in a standard office environment and secondarily in laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse environments.
o Laboratory environments may be classified as Biosafety Level 2 due to handling of potential infectious or pathogenic materials/organisms by laboratory staff.
COMPENSATION SUMMARY
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $131,600. to $205,700. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.
EEO/AA STATEMENT
MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here.
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