EHS Senior Specialist: Programs & Compliance Leader

Memorial Sloan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking an EHS Senior Specialist to lead and advance occupational health and safety programs across the organization.

You will design, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and systems, perform audits, analyze data, and train staff, driving a culture of safety and regulatory compliance within MSK. This role offers collaboration across departments in a major New York medical center.

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.

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.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Independent worker

Project management

Analytical thinking

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking an EHS Senior Specialist to lead and advance occupational health and safety programs across the organization.

You will design, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and systems, perform audits, analyze data, and train staff, driving a culture of safety and regulatory compliance within MSK. This role offers collaboration across departments in a major New York medical center.