Department:

11937 Non Enterprise Corporate - Environmental Health and Safety

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Expected to respond after normal business hours in emergency situations.

Pay Range

$51.05 - $76.60

Major 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 neededResearches, 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.

Education

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.

Work Experience

5 years of related field experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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 JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master's degree Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or related degree or equivalent experience.

Certification / Registration / License

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

Work Experience

7 years of related experience. Two years of supervisory experience preferred

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.