EHS Safety Specialist

About the role

Moffitt is opening a new chapter at the Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Research Center (MDI) at SPEROS in Pasco County. The position is a rare ground-floor opportunity to serve as the founding EHS Specialist for a new research campus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site EHS presence at SPEROS, running day-to-day EHS operations independently.
• Own one or more institutional EHS Program elements on behalf of the entire Research enterprise, such as Inspections, Safety Equipment, Incident Investigations, Ergonomics, Respiratory Protection, Emergency Preparedness, or Training.
• Implement and manage the day-to-day effectiveness of all other Research EHS Programs at SPEROS, including chemical hygiene, hazardous waste, biosafety, training, emergency preparedness, and coordinating with the program owners on the main campus.
• Help establish the safety culture, standards, and operating rhythm from day one in a brand-new building supporting cutting-edge cancer research.
• Operate with full backing from the established Research EHS team at the main campus, including the Hazardous Materials Manager, the Biosafety Officer, and the Research Safety Officer.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate scientific or safety field — microbiology, virology, molecular biology, public health, biochemistry, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or a closely related degree.
• Experience in safety and environmental compliance working with faculty and staff in a research or educational institution.
• Demonstrated ability to perform audits and inspections and to drive corrective actions to closure with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations governing laboratory safety, biological safety, chemical safety, and animal use operations.
• Certification in a recognized safety-related program (e.g., CSP, CIH, RBP, CBSP, CHMM) — held or actively in progress.
• Experience managing hazardous waste from a generator, shipper, and/or treatment-and-disposal perspective.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common safety-related applications.
• Strong communication skills across a variety of methods (verbal, email, announcements, presentations) and comfort being the visible safety presence in a new building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or occupational safety and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in an EHS Department or a University setting is required.
• The degree requirement may be waived if the candidate has at least 7 years of hands-on relevant experience.
• FL Driver’s License in good standing is required.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance in a research or educational institution.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations required.
• Recognized safety certification (CSP, CIH, RBP, CBSP, CHMM, or similar) preferred.

Benefits

Moffitt offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave, and more. Tampa is a vibrant city with a thriving research community and a wide array of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $31.21 - $47.61 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

Schedule

The position is currently based at the Magnolia Campus but will move to Moffitt at Speros in Land O’Lakes, FL once the facility opens mid-August 2026.