Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

BioSpace; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k)/retirement plans

Employee assistance program

Bonus program

Job summary

ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources organization, seeks an Industrial Safety Specialist to support the Environmental Health and Safety Team on site in Frederick, MD. The role runs 8-5, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities in safety training, audits, and program maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and experience in EHS, strong data skills, and the ability to coordinate contractors and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience or equivalent (Master's or HS Diploma + 6 years).
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Experience in safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to lead safety training programs and coordinate contractors.
• Experience with emergency response procedures.
• OSHA certifications (LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Respiratory Protection, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support industrial safety programs and training.
• Lead audits, inspections, and report safety metrics.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain OSHA compliance programs.
• Coordinate external contractors and monitor safety adherence.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Safety audits & inspections

Data analysis & reporting

Training program coordination

Emergency response experience

OSHA standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

High School Diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

General Industry Safety (preferred)

PIV/Background clearance familiarity

Job description

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 Environmental Health and Safety Team. This EHS Industrial Safety Specialist will work onsite in Frederick, Maryland from 8 - 5 Monday - Friday.

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

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (Master's degree, or HS Diploma and 6 years).
• 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.