Senior Specialist, EHS

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support occupational health and safety and environmental compliance programs across the organization.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and systems to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety surveillance activities, workplace inspections, and compliance evaluations.
• Perform occupational, environmental, and safety audits and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze incident, exposure monitoring, and safety-related data to identify trends, develop reports, and inform decision-making.
• Research and interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes and programs.
• Develop and deliver training, awareness campaigns, and educational resources on occupational health, safety, and environmental topics.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across departments, building partnerships to support enterprise-wide safety initiatives.
• Support emergency response activities, hazardous waste management programs, and incident investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance, or a related discipline.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing occupational health and safety programs and systems.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety principles, environmental regulations, exposure monitoring, and risk management practices.
• Possession of one or more of the following certifications: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Experience in healthcare is not required; candidates from manufacturing, pharmaceutical, higher education, logistics, and other regulated industries are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical and safety-related data and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other software tools used for reporting, training development, and program management.

Pay

Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00; FLSA Status: Exempt.