Occupational Safety & Lab Compliance Specialist

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking an Occupational Safety Specialist to advance the university's health and safety programs. The role collaborates across academic, research, and animal care environments to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe teaching and research setting.

Responsibilities include policy development, training, compliance monitoring, and coordination with the Radiation Safety and Biosafety Officers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, biological sciences, public health, or related field.
• Master of Public Health or equivalent is preferred.
• Certification in Occupational Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, promote, and assess occupational health and safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate changes in OSHA, New York State and other regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver safety training programs and workshops for faculty, staff, students and others.
• Recommend corrective actions, controls, and procedures to reduce hazards and improve safety.
• Partner with Radiation Safety and Biosafety Officers to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Conduct respirator fit testing and manage respiratory protection compliance and records.
• Oversee laboratory animal safety and IACUC-related hazard controls and training.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Hazard assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Inspection & audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent

Certification in Occupational Health

Job description

Binghamton University is seeking an Occupational Safety Specialist to advance the university's health and safety programs. The role collaborates across academic, research, and animal care environments to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe teaching and research setting.

Responsibilities include policy development, training, compliance monitoring, and coordination with the Radiation Safety and Biosafety Officers.