EH&S Leader, Facilities & Compliance

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager / Associate Facilities Program Coordinator to coordinate and support EH&S programs across the campus and University Hospital. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, hazardous waste management, lab safety inspections, training, and incident investigations.

The role involves serving as a liaison for waste disposal, overseeing pharmaceutical waste and controlled substances programs, and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating environmental health and safety programs in a university or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance (RCRA, DOT, OSHA, JCAHO/Joint Commission) and environmental safety practices.
• Excellent communication, training, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare regulatory reports and certifications.
• Serve as liaison with hazardous waste disposal vendors and supervise waste pickups.
• Oversee disposal programs for pharmaceutical waste and controlled substances.
• Implement the Joint Commission Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plan.
• Certify and maintain biological safety cabinets and fume hoods; conduct inspections.
• Inspect storage areas for hazardous waste; track satellite storage containers.
• Maintain lists of hazardous waste requiring disposal and arrange transport and disposal.
• Deliver Laboratory Training and Inspection Program training across campus laboratories.
• Investigate injuries, exposures, and indoor air quality concerns; participate in Environmental Safety Rounds.
• Support IACUC and AAALAC inspections; assist with emergency response and spills.

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager / Associate Facilities Program Coordinator to coordinate and support EH&S programs across the campus and University Hospital. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, hazardous waste management, lab safety inspections, training, and incident investigations.

The role involves serving as a liaison for waste disposal, overseeing pharmaceutical waste and controlled substances programs, and