Program Manager II - Institutional Safety - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full-Time M-F 9AM-5PM

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Medical Center is looking for a Program Manager II of Health and Safety who will develop and manage Environmental Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations at the Icahn School of Medicine. The role involves significant responsibilities including safety training, hazardous materials management, and the implementation of various safety protocols. This position is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment for all staff and students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in related field.
• Experience in academic/clinical laboratory environment preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Institutional Chemical Hygiene Officer.
• Develops and executes laboratory inspection programs.
• Manages hazardous waste staff and related activities.

Skills

Compliance with OSHA regulations

Training and development

Hazardous waste management

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelors in chemistry, science, or safety

Associates + 5 years’ experience

Tools

SECTOR laboratory safety platform

40 Hour Hazwoper certification

49 CFR DOT Certification

Job description

Description

The Program Manager II of Health and Safety shall help to manage the implementation of company Environmental Health & Safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Program Manager II will monitor the general safety of employees at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), manage and implement laboratory safety and chemical hygiene programs, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations at ISMMS research facilities and associated spaces. The Program Manager II will also maintain oversight of the general hazardous and universal waste management practices of hospital, medical school, and research facilities.

The Program Manager II will work in conjunction with others within EH&S, collaborative departments and subject matter experts to investigate, identify and implement control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and equipment. The Program Manager II will lead trainings and educational meetings to instruct and assist employees in matters pertaining to occupational health, with the ultimate goal of preventing of accidents to the greatest extent possible. The Program Manager II also develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Institutional Chemical Hygiene Officer in compliance with OSHA regulations and, in conjunction with Institutional Safety, develops and implements the Institutional Chemical Hygiene Plan. Chemistry background preferred. Understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450 and Prudent Practices in the Laboratory required.
2. Develops and executes laboratory inspection program for all ISMMS research laboratories and associated spaces
3. Ensures development and prompt submission of chemical inventories, laboratory hazard assessments, standard operating procedures and other required documentation
4. Reviews the use of and implement controls measures for high-hazard materials, including chemicals that have significant health or physical hazards
5. Maintains all components of Mount Sinai’s online laboratory safety platform (SECTOR)
6. Manages hazardous waste staff and related activities including: collection, storage, segregation, packing, labeling, manifesting, shipping and disposal in compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Includes tracking all hazardous waste shipments in compliance with RCRA regulations (“cradle to grave”)
7. Conducts inspection and approval for shipments of hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, and radioactive materials, from both School and Hospital in accordance with both US DOT and IATA/ICAHO regulations. Maintain appropriate certifications as required by law.
8. Develops and maintain effective working relationships with various Hospital and School departments and representatives to facilitate departmental and institutional safety goals
9. Facilitates communication between EH&S subject matter experts and Hospital and School safety committees, safety officers, department chairs, institutional leadership and others as needed
10. Develops content and deliver training for wide variety of topics including: SPCC, RCRA Hazardous Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Laboratory Safety, Chemical Management and Safety, New Hire Training. Training includes assessing areas for topic-specific training curriculums, review and updating of current training programs and development of new training material (as needed)
11. Assist Institutional Safety with regards to: construction inspections, respirator fit-testing program, personal monitoring (for chemical use), incident investigations and follow-up, safety training, attending safety committees (as needed)
12. Evaluates operations and identifies possible improvements within the department. Consults, advises and informs Director concerning administrative issues, needs and problems.
13. Plans, organizes and implements services to meet departmental goals. Participates in developing and implementing department wide policies and procedures.
14. Establishes work schedules and assignments for vendor staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
15. Develops and maintains data management systems to store. Process data such as personnel activities and information and produces reports as requested or as necessary.
16. Maintains the competencies and skills of staff through proper training and development. Identifies ongoing educational needs and assists in staff development programs.
17. Emergency planning including: Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, Incident Command System (ICS), as well as providing 24/7 Emergency Response coverage for spills and leaks and activation of ICS plans (E, NBC, Adam, etc) as needed, per departmental coverage calendar.
18. Assists in the development and design of departmental communication materials, including training packages and brochures, posters, presentations and task-specific reports for use by School and Hospital areas and functions, Senior Leadership committees and training programs
19. Assists in document control process for program-specific standard operating procedures, forms, policies, and other publications to ensure proper annual review
20. Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Has Bachelors in chemistry, science, safety, or occupational health-related field or an Associates + 5 years’ experience or some college with strongly credentialed experience will be considered

Experience Requirements

• Has minimum of 3+ years in related field(s)
• Has experience in academic / clinical laboratory environment (preferred)
• Healthcare experience (preferred)

Licensing and Certification Requirements

• 40 Hour Hazwoper (OSHA) Current Annual Refresher
• 49 CFR DOT Certification (PHMSA) Current 3 Year
• IATA Certification (IATA/ICAO) Current 2 Year
• RCRA (EPA) Current Annual
• FDNY C-14

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $64,526.72 - $150,800.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 300 - Institutional Safety - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $64526.72 - $150800 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.