Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Overview Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, ATCC is seeking an Industrial Safety Specialist to support our En vironmental Health and Safety Team.  This EHS Industrial Safety Specialist will work onsite in Frederick, Maryland from 8 - 5 Monday - Friday. This role requires industrial safety and OSHA compliance experience, ideally in laboratory general industry setting.  This Industrial Safety Specialist will collaborate closely with our facilities team on major facility-related projects. Responsibilities include development and maintenance of Industrial Safety Programs and OSHA compliance programs, general EHS duties, incident response, and emergency management.  Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials. Responsibilities Industrial Safety Training and Compliance:  Develop and support Industrial Safety programs with improvements for organizational safety training, while ensuring compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and standards. Conduct new employee safety orientation and contractor safety training. Audits, Inspections, and Reporting:  Lead safety audits and inspections following routine processes and detailed instructions. Review safety and environmental reports, compile, analyze, and interpret data, reporting on department metrics as requested.  Emergency Response and Program Maintenance:  Respond to emergency environmental and/or safety situations, exercising judgment within procedures. Maintains Industrial Safety Programs and OSHA compliance programs, including Respiratory Protection Program for compliance. Conduct new employee and contractor safety training, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and standards. Utilize company policies and procedures to address compliance challenges. EHS Coordination & Communication: Coordinate the work of outside contractors and monitor their performance and adherence to safety guidelines.  Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years’ experience or equivalent  Solid understanding of federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations.  General industry industrial safety experience required.  Proficiency in conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.  Strong data analysis and reporting skills.  Ability to coordinate and lead safety training programs.  Experience with emergency response procedures and protocols.  General Industry Safety (preferred) OSHA certifications (LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Respiratory Protection, etc. highly preferred) Staff hired for the NCI Central Repository Program must be eligible to obtain an NIH Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card by submitting a Declaration of Federal Employment form within 60 days (about 2 months) of employment. See links below for eligibility which includes obtaining a Public Trust Clearance and a background investigation.  1443 - Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) Implementation Policy (nih.gov)  Declaration for Federal Employment, Optional Form 306 (opm.gov)  Benefits The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program. We Invest in You   Health & Wellness:  Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.   Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling Financial security:  401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards Corporate bonus program Mission Focused: Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Shape the future of science with us.