Environmental Health and Safety Manager

New York Blood Center

. Coordinate enterprise-wide health and safety initiatives to ensure safe and healthful environments for donors, patients, personnel, and visitors .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRye • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $134,000 - $144,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) program development and management, with a strong focus on compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulations. Capable of leading safety initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and delivering effective training and communication.

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Environmental Health And Safety Program ManagementOSHA ComplianceRisk ManagementLaboratory Safety ExpertiseASP Or CSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Occupational Safety And HealthIndustrial HygieneSafety AuditsHazardous Materials ManagementSafety Policy DevelopmentIncident InvestigationRegulatory DocumentationSafety Metrics TrackingChemical HygieneRadiation Safety

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem AnalysisDecision MakingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Business Productivity Software

Certifications & Qualifications

ASP CertificationCSP CertificationOSHA Authorized Trainer

Industry Keywords

BiosafetyErgonomicsEnvironmental ComplianceFederal And State RegulationsLaboratory Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate enterprise-wide health and safety initiatives to ensure safe and healthful environments for donors, patients, personnel, and visitors
Evaluate and recommend measures to control workplace hazards, particularly in laboratory settings
Work with the Executive Director of EH&S on continuous safety improvements and implementation of the NYBCe EH&S Policy
Identify and assist with occupational safety hazards and develop, implement, direct, and evaluate employee safety and occupational health programs
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC, and DOT
Develop, implement, 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
Conduct facility inspections and safety audits and 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
Lead investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, and safety incidents and 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

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; 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
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
ASP or CSP strongly preferred
OSHA Authorized Trainer in General Industry preferred
Ability to conduct studies and investigations, problem analysis, and risk assessments
Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications
Ability to manage multiple assignments while adhering to strict deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and lead teams
Ability to make sound independent decisions by applying policies and procedures
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the requirements above