Safety Advisor

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center seeks a Safety Advisor to serve as the primary liaison for Environmental Health & Safety across campus departments, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace and academic environment.

The role involves field hazard assessments, program implementation, audits, emergencies, training, and regulatory updates in collaboration with EHS staff and university committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Radiation Safety/Health Physics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field and two years of work experience in a safety-related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification (required after hire); DOT and IATA certification (required after hire); Valid state driver license (required after hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs safety audits and field hazard assessments for laboratories, other work areas, facilities and equipment.
• Implements health and safety programs to prevent injuries and accidents from occurring in University facilities.
• Participates in comprehensive safety audits; helps investigate complaints of unsafe work areas; assists in hazardous materials management and emergencies; and supports other health and safety programs as directed.
• Participates in emergency response teams and assists in coordinating safety activities with various units, schools, and departments within the University; delivers effective and quick response if emergencies occur.
• Provides direct professional environmental, health, and safety services and assistance to faculty, staff, students and campus departments; assists in providing safety training to campus community.
• Provides campus departments and personnel with appropriate advice and updates on federal, state, and local regulations; works cooperatively with other EHS staff and University committees to facilitate the delivery of safety services to the campus community.
• Performs assigned tasks from detailed instructions and established procedures as required to achieve compliance with University policies and programs as well as federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintains and ensures the efficient operation of related safety equipment; may train faculty, students, and staff in proper handling of hazardous materials and proper use of University facilities.
• Authorizes safety clearances as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiation safety

Industrial hygiene

Biosafety

Chemical safety

Environmental monitoring

Sampling methods

Hazardous materials regulations

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene/Health Physics/Biology/Chemistry/Engineering

OSHA HAZWOPER certification (after hire)

DOT and IATA certification (after hire)

Valid state driver license (after hire)

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Job Requisition ID

137740WD

Overview

Reporting to the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Safety Advisor Program Co‑Managers, the Safety Advisor is the EHS primary liaison and point‑of‑contact for all campus departments, including areas such as research, clinical, academic, athletic, and support services, and is responsible for providing comprehensive health and safety services and assisting in the University’s goal of a safe and healthy workplace and academic environment.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to exercise good judgment regarding health and safety. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in technical safety disciplines (e.g., radiation safety, industrial hygiene, biosafety, chemical safety, environmental monitoring, and sampling methods). Knowledge of radiation detection instrumentation and appropriate calibration procedures.
2. Knowledge of DOT, IATA and RCRA regulations, and hazardous waste management. General knowledge of other State and Federal environmental health and safety regulations. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously due to the diversity of EHS services and the wide range of potential work locations on campus.
3. Ability to read and interpret shipping regulations/guidelines (DOT and IATA), along with being able to determine whether permits and/or licenses are required by CDC, USDA, USFW, DOC, etc. for research/clinical materials. Ability to learn how to read vector maps and review research documentation to evaluate the need for export licenses.
4. Ability to establish and maintain professional, collaborative, service‑oriented, cooperative and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and regulatory agencies through effective and positive communication.
5. Good verbal and written communication, training, and presentation skills, including the abilities to communicate risks effectively, speak clearly and engagingly about health and safety issues before small and large groups. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer programs.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. The ideal candidate will have some experience or demonstrated knowledge in Biosafety.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Performs safety audits and field hazard assessments for laboratories, other work areas, facilities and equipment. Interviews faculty, staff and students, and observes their work practices to verify conformity with standards and best practices, and to check the safety of work areas for University personnel and outside contractors.
2. Implements health and safety programs to prevent injuries and accidents from occurring in University facilities.
3. Participates in comprehensive safety audits; helps investigate complaints of unsafe work areas; assists in hazardous materials management and emergencies; and supports other health and safety programs as directed.
4. Participates in emergency response teams and assists in coordinating safety activities with various units, schools, and departments within the University; delivers effective and quick response if emergencies occur.
5. Provides direct professional environmental, health, and safety services and assistance to faculty, staff, students and campus departments; assists in providing safety training to campus community.
6. Provides campus departments and personnel with appropriate advice and updates on federal, state, and local regulations; works cooperatively with other EHS staff and University committees to facilitate the delivery of safety services to the campus community.
7. Performs assigned tasks from detailed instructions and established procedures as required to achieve compliance with University policies and programs as well as federal, state and local regulations.
8. Maintains and ensures the efficient operation of related safety equipment; may train faculty, students, and staff in proper handling of hazardous materials and proper use of University facilities.
9. Authorizes safety clearances as needed.
10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Radiation Safety/Health Physics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field and two years of work experience in a safety‑related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• 24 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (required after hire). DOT and IATA certification (required after hire).
• Valid state‑issued driver license (required after hire).

Physical Requirements

1. Pass required physical examination.
2. Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, twist, and negotiate awkward paths of travel.
3. Ability to periodically perform short duration physical exertions, including light‑medium weightlifting, pushing, pulling, stair or ladder climbing, etc., in support of a safety investigation, area or operations survey, or emergency response.
4. Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment for hazardous materials handling and spill clean‑up including respirators, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, and fully encapsulating protective suit, up to and including self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
5. Ability to work in a variety of physical environments including weather extremes, potential confined spaces, elevated locations, etc.
6. In support of emergency response work or assisting other EHS units, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move up to 500 lbs. of waste or other material using rolling carts or drum carts.

Original Job Posting Date

08/31/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (22)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On‑site

Location

127-153 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job‑related duties through their hiring department.

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