Occupational Safety Specialist - Binghamton University

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 a premier publicR1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life -promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than abouthaving a great job -it isabout having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge,and community-engaged research, teaching and service,exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Specialist (SL-4)

The Occupational Safety Specialist supports the University's environmental health and safety programs by developing, implementing, and evaluating occupational health, laboratory safety, hazardous materials and waste management. This position works collaboratively across academic, research, and animal care environments to promote regulatory compliance and a safe teaching and research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, promote, and assess occupational health and safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate changes in applicable OSHA, New York State, and other regulatory requirements affecting University operations.
• Design and deliver safety training programs and workshops for faculty, staff, students, and other members of the University community.
• Recommend corrective actions, controls, and procedures to reduce workplace hazards and improve safety performance.
• Partner with the campus Radiation Safety Officer and Biosafety Officer to support compliance with federal, state, local and campus sponsor safety requirements
• Respirator fit testing, respiratory protection compliance, and recordkeeping.
• SV SIV annual inspections

Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)/IACUC Support

• Provide occupational health and safety guidance related to allergens, zoonoses, biological, chemical, and physical hazards in campus care facilities.
• Conduct periodic inspections of vivaria and communicate significant hazards or deviations from established policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (JACUC), and the Attending Veterinarian on exposure control procedures, safe work practices and hazard mitigation.
• Support training and implementation of personal protective equipment (PPE), personal hygiene practices, respiratory protection, and safe handling of biohazardous substances, radioactive materials, and regulated medical waste.
• Evaluate use of inhalation anesthetics and provide guidance and training as appropriate.
• Review research protocols to identify health and safety risks specific to animal care and research activities.
• Review accident and injury reports related to animal care environments, track adverse health outcomes, and recommend preventive health measures including vaccinations, audiometric testing, respiratory protection, and allergy follow-up.

Laboratory and Facilities Safety

• Position interacts with the following:
  • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
  • IBC Member
  • Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)
  • Office of Research Compliance
  • Academic science departments
  • Physical Facilities
  • Human Resources
  • University Health Services
  • Other EHS Staff
  • Controlled substance committee
  • Respiratory protection program
  • Accident Reporting and review process
  • Chemical exposure evaluation and determination

The Occupational Safety Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety and may supervise student employees.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in occupational safety, environmental health, biological sciences, public health, or related field
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, laboratory safety practices, and hazard assessment principles
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, researchers, staff, and regulatory stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Public Health or equivalent
• Two (2) or more years' relevant experience in occupational safety
• Certification in Occupational Health
• Experience with training development, incident review, inspections, and compliance programs

Visasponsorshipis not available for this position. If you currently needsponsorshipor will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

BinghamtonUniversity is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at(518) 474-6988or via email [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates.

This requirement extends to employment and admission.

Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).

Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be foundhere .

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing theReasonable Accommodation Request Form .

Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 11, 2026

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.