New York Blood Center

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

New York Blood Center
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRye • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $134,000 - $144,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing environmental health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulations. Proven ability to lead safety initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and communicate effectively across diverse teams.

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Environmental Health And Safety ExperienceOSHA ComplianceLaboratory Safety Program ManagementCertified Safety Professional (CSP)Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Coordinate enterprise-wide health and safety initiatives for donors, patients, personnel, and visitors
  • Evaluate and recommend measures to control workplace hazards, particularly in laboratory settings
  • Develop, implement, direct, and evaluate employee safety and occupational health programs
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC, DOT, and other federal, state, and local requirements
  • Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, programs, training materials, and site-specific safety plans
  • Lead the Laboratory Safety Program and serve as the laboratory safety subject matter expert
  • Serve as Chemical Hygiene and Radiation Safety Officer
  • Oversee laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, and radiation safety plans, policies, and procedures
  • Conduct facility inspections and safety audits; identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, equipment, and work practices
  • Maintain EH&S records, permits, logs, reports, and regulatory documentation, including OSHA 300, 301, and 300A records
  • Complete required OSHA reporting
  • Lead workplace accident, injury, and safety incident investigations; recommend corrective actions
  • Oversee handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemical waste, hazardous materials, and regulated materials
  • Respond to EH&S emergency incidents, including medical incidents and chemical or biological releases
  • Track and report safety metrics, including injuries, lost-time incidents, training completion, and corrective-action status
  • Work with the Executive Director of EH&S to support continuous safety improvements and NYBCe's EH&S Policy

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or related field of study
  • Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry with appropriate relevant experience will be considered
  • Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of environmental health and safety experience, particularly in a laboratory environment
  • Facilities EH&S program development, implementation and management experience required
  • Associated Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred
  • OSHA Authorized Trainer in General Industry preferred
  • Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational health and safety regulations
  • Knowledge of OSHA, CDC BMBL, EPA, and state regulations
  • Knowledge of biosafety, ergonomics, materials management, and other programs outside regulatory oversight
  • Environmental Compliance, Program Management, Risk Management/Risk Control, and Regulatory Compliance knowledge and skills
  • Strong working knowledge of current business productivity software applications
  • Cultural competency and ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with diverse backgrounds
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Expert ability to conduct studies and investigations, problem analysis, and risk assessments
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments under strict deadlines, collaborate in teams, lead teams, and make sound independent decisions
  • Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the requirements above

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Hard Skills
Occupational Safety And HealthEnvironmental ComplianceProgram ManagementRisk AssessmentSafety AuditsChemical HygieneRadiation SafetyIncident InvestigationSafety Metrics TrackingRegulatory Documentation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCultural CompetencyTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Business Productivity SoftwareSafety Training MaterialsEH&S Records Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Associated Safety Professional (ASP)OSHA Authorized Trainer
Industry Keywords
OSHAEPANYS DECDOTBiosafetyErgonomicsMaterials ManagementChemical Waste ManagementLaboratory EnvironmentSafety Incident Reporting