Safety/Industrial Hygiene Officer

About the role

Be part of a team that makes a difference!! Dominion Diagnostics is a nationally acclaimed industry leader in the world of innovative laboratory science. Our expertise includes comprehensive urine toxicology testing, chemistry, hematology, serology, infectious disease, and immunology. Our in-house research and development team keeps Dominion on the leading edge of proprietary assay development. Whatever your professional laboratory interests are, we offer an avenue to pursue them.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee the safety activities of the laboratory in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
• Participate in preparing the laboratory for all safety-related external inspections; ensure any deficiencies or recommendations are properly documented and addressed.
• Ensure the laboratory holds/maintains all appropriate licenses and meets regulations in relation to safety, chemical hygiene, and hazardous waste.
• Care for annual safety audit.
• Create, maintain, and administer safety trainings.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings; serve as liaison between management and the safety committee, communicating safety concerns and recommendations.
• Assist with safety purchasing to ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and consistency of services.
• Serve as chemical hygiene officer.
• Provide hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Recommend and implement control measures to minimize hazards.
• Maintain the laboratory’s emergency response plan.
• Oversee the procurement, use and disposal of chemicals, hazardous materials, and biohazardous waste.
• Afford emergency equipment, including eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, and spill kits.
• Aid during emergency situations and incident response activities.
• Maintain current and archived Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
• Investigate and address safety complaints and concerns.
• Maintain records of safety incidents, inspections and training.
• Evaluate effectiveness of corrective measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, clinical laboratory science, industrial hygiene, or related fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in clinical laboratory, laboratory safety or industrial hygiene.
• Specialist in Laboratory Safety (ASCP) and HAZWOPER certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, RI DEM, EPA, DOT and CAP standards.

Job Qualifications

• Physical stamina, including standing for long periods, walking, bending and reaching to perform tests and managing equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks using hands and fingers for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear PPE, such as lab coats, masks, gloves, and eye protection.
• Ability to handle small tools, instruments and laboratory equipment with precision.
• Ability to handle chemicals safely.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and other voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance. In addition, an annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based on organizational and individual performance. This position is bonus eligible! Employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes resources for work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation and referrals for emotional support/counseling.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday with flexibility in hours to be determined during the interview process.