Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Vision

Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist to support and manage EH&S programs across research and clinical operations. The role emphasizes safety inspections, plan development, training, and data management under the EH&S Manager’s direction.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in a related field or equivalent experience, plus 2+ years in EH&S within healthcare or research settings, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field or 5 years similar experience.
• Two or more years experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs in research, healthcare, or related field.
• Must possess good writing, analytical, verbal communication and computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and required personal protective equipment.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections, document, track, and escalate deficiencies as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains written plans, procedures, and applicable training and presents reports to committees and workgroups on EH&S topics.
• Conducts training sessions for general workforce members including, use of PPE, fire drills and emergency response, lab safety, construction safety protocol, and more.
• Conduct safety risk assessments across biosafety, industrial and chemical hygiene, hazardous materials, environment of care, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Responds to safety concerns or developing incidents with potential to disrupt operations; fulfills rotational on-call responsibilities.
• Support and oversee EH&S software systems and databases to ensure processes are followed and verify data is accurately maintained, including data correction, end user training, and system trouble shooting.
• Support the EH&S team at large in program management to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations across both research and clinical operations.
• This role may have varied responsibilities based on the specific specialty area and business needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

EH&S knowledge

Written communication

Independent worker

Respirator use

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

BA/BS in related field

Job description

Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Department manages a comprehensive safety program to support both research and clinical operations. The EH&S Specialist position performs daily activities required to fulfill the goals, work plans, initiatives, and duties of these EH&S programs at the direction of the EH&S Manager.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

This position is Monday- Friday 9-5pm onsite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections, document, track, and escalat deficiencies as appropriate. Provide just-in-time education to operational leaders regarding safety concerns and necessary resolution.
• Develops and maintains written plans, procedures, and applicable training and presents reports to committees and workgroups on various EH&S topics.
• Conducts training sessions for general workforce members including, use of personal protective equipment, fire drills and emergency response, lab safety, construction safety protocol, and more.
• Conduct safety risk assessments across biosafety, industrial and chemical hygiene, hazardous materials, environment of care, and emergency preparedness programs. Responds to safety concerns or developing incidents with the potential to disrupt operations. Fulfills rotational on-call responsibilities.
• Support and oversee EH&S software systems and databases to ensure processes are followed and verify data is accurately maintained, including data correction, end user training, and system trouble shooting.
• Support the EH&S team at large in program management to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations across both research and clinical operations.
• This role may have varied responsibilities based on the specific specialty area and business needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in related field or 5 years similar experience may substitute.
• Two or more years experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs in research, healthcare, or related field.
• Must possess good writing, analytical, verbal communication and computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and required personal protective equipment.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $114,941, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.