ESH Coordinator

Argonne; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory seeks an ESH Coordinator to support the Biosciences (BIO) Division within CELS. You will act as a strategic link between health, safety, and environmental programs and BIO line management and researchers, guiding risk reduction and compliance across lab activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists and staff, applying SME expertise to hazard controls, and ensuring ESH considerations are integrated from planning through execution in a dynamic research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, engineering, health & safety, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of safety and/or laboratory experience preferred.
• Certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH preferred or to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital member of the Laboratory’s deployed safety team, acting as a two-way communicator between Laboratory health, safety, and environmental programs and the deployed Division(s).
• Collaborate with line management, researchers, and workers to tailor safety programs and address area-specific safety needs in deployed Divisions.
• Provide support in work planning activities and act as a local safety professional resource with practical implementation solutions.
• Collaborate with SME such as Bio Safety Officer to determine hazard controls for planned work.
• Ensure ESH considerations are embedded in all phases of BIO work activities and align with policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety programs

Risk assessment

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ESH or related discipline

ASP

CSP

CIH

Tools

DOE orders

Job description

As a member of the deployed safety team, the ESH Coordinator will provide guidance with primary responsibilities to the Biosciences (BIO) Division in the Computing, Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) Directorate. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to our mission of ensuring a safe and compliant work environment within the Laboratory. The ESH Coordinator will serve as a strategic link between laboratory health, safety, and environmental programs and BIO line management and researchers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital member of the Laboratory’s deployed safety team, acting as a two-way communicator between Laboratory health, safety, and environmental programs and the deployed Division(s).
• Collaborate with line management, researchers, and workers to tailor the execution of safety programs and address area-specific safety needs in deployed Divisions.
• Provide support in work planning activities and act as a local safety professional resource, offering practical implementation solutions.
• Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SME), include the Bio Safety Officer, when appropriate to determine appropriate hazard controls for planned work.
• Ensure ESH considerations are embedded in all phases of BIO work activities including preplanning, appropriate hazard controls, and a consistent approach to execution of work.
• Ensure compliance with Argonne’s environmental, safety, and health (ESH) policies, DOE orders, Bio Safety requirements and OSHA regulations by offering coordination, guidance, and support.
• Conduct walkthroughs, reviews, and consultations of experimental/project plans, operating procedures, and job safety analyses with input from mentors and subject matter experts.
• Contribute to the Directorate’s ESH/QA team in various functional roles.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physical science, engineering, health & safety, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory, experimental, and/or familiarity with supporting facility operations.
• Willingness to explore innovative methods for risk reduction, with guidance from specialists and mentors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with scientists, support staff, and occasionally management.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, respecting and valuing varied perspectives.
• Ability to quickly learn and use safety-related Argonne web applications and common productivity software.
• Commitment to acquiring technical expertise and understanding the operational and safety challenges within the deployed Division.
• Ability to recognize when additional specialist (SME) knowledge is needed and to involve relevant experts as necessary.
• Commitment to providing timely and effective customer service, including a willingness to engage directly at the customer work location.
• Ability to model and uphold Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree related to ESH or related discipline and 2+ years of safety and/or laboratory experience.
• Holding or motivated to obtain certifications such as Associate Safety Professions (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent or the ability to obtain certification.
• Working knowledge of laboratory biological safety best practices and/or chemical safety.

Job Family Professional Technical (PT) Job Profile ESH Multi-Functional 2 Worker Type Regular Time Type Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $69,750.00 - $108,810.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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