Senior Specialist, EHS

msk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Senior Specialist to lead, design, and continuously improve occupational health and safety programs across the organization. You will partner with stakeholders to advance a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes developing training resources, performing risk assessments, conducting audits, and translating complex regulations into practical programs and

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, or a related discipline.
• Designing and managing occupational health and safety programs and systems.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support occupational health and safety and environmental compliance programs across the organization.
• Design, implement, and improve EHS programs, policies, and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Analyze data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Develop and deliver training and educational resources on safety topics.

Skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Training development

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

CIH or CSP or ASP or CHMM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Senior Specialist

At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), our Environmental Health & Safety team plays a critical role in protecting employees, patients, visitors, and the environment. The EHS Senior Specialist will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety programs, partnering with stakeholders across the organization to advance a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Role Overview

• Lead and support occupational health and safety and environmental compliance programs across the organization.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, and systems to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety surveillance activities, workplace inspections, and compliance evaluations.
• Perform occupational, environmental, and safety audits and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze incident , exposure monitoring, and safety-related data to identify trends, develop reports, and inform decision-making.
• Research and interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes and programs.
• Develop and deliver training, awareness campaigns, and educational resources on occupational health, safety, and environmental topics.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across departments, building partnerships to support enterprise-wide safety initiatives.
• Support emergency response activities, hazardous waste management programs, and incident investigations as needed.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance, or a related discipline.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing occupational health and safety programs and systems.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety principles, environmental regulations, exposure monitoring, and risk management practices.
• Possession of one or more of the following certifications: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Experience in healthcare is not required ; candidates from manufacturing, pharmaceutical, higher education, logistics , and other regulated industries are encouraged to apply.

Core Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical and safety-related data and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other software tools used for reporting, training development, and program management

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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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