Molecular Epidemiology, Inc.
Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. (MEI) is a seeking a Safety Coordinator at its facility in Lake Forest Park, WA.
The Safety Coordinator will assume responsibility for safety & permitting activities for a national group of microbiological and chemistry laboratories. The employee will also work with and provide support as needed to other teams within the organization.
Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
• Preparing and implementing safety programs and initiatives appropriate for laboratory locations based on activities and location;
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations;
• Preparing safety training materials and providing safety training to employees covering at a minimum general safety, hazard communication, emergency response and biohazardous shipments to be delivered as online training or in person;
• Setting up a system for organizing and making available MSDS sheets for products used;
• Preparing MSDS sheets for biological products produced by the company;
• Completing hazardous materials business plans and registering laboratories with state programs where necessary (for example, California Environmental Protection Agency);
• Overseeing hazardous waste disposal issues whether by approved neutralization or by registered disposal service;
• Monitoring and overseeing audit practices/SOPs/records of the laboratories to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations;
• Setting up and chairing a Safety Committee with appropriate employee representation;
• Participating in incident investigations and providing feedback/suggested problem solutions to management; and
• Maintain safety records and documentation, including incident reports and training records.
Must possess a BS and have a science background; demonstrated experience in organizational safety; and strong written and verbal communication skills (examples of writings may be requested). Being a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) a plus. Must and be proficient in standard office software programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Flexible schedule (e.g., nights and weekends) and some travel may be required. Must have a flexible attitude, be able to prioritize/juggle multiple responsibilities, and be competent at solving problems.
The pay for this position is $70k – $95k, annually. This is a full-time position, eligible for the following benefits after a brief waiting period: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, health and dependent care FSA plans, employee assistance program, 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation, 6 paid holidays per year, 3 days paid bereavement leave, and 401(k) (with up to 3% employer match after eligibility criteria are met).
To apply for this position please access the company’s job posting at: https://apps.iehlabs.com/applyatieh.html#66aabc45cb76193d4239cf54
After navigating to the URL listed above, you will be asked to complete optional self identification surveys and submit your cover letter, resume and references in a combined, single PDF.
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