Perform full time construction site safety along with industrial hygiene air monitoring utilizing knowledge of Industrial Hygiene principles to resolve/address complex safety and health issues. This is a full time contract position for approximately 8-12 months.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for site-wide safety and health programs.
• Provide regular reporting to senior managers overseeing large scale construction    projects, and site specific health and safety training.
• Must have experience and competent person status in fall protection, scaffolding, and the ability to recognize health hazards, and personal protective equipment on large construction projects.
• Perform air quality testing for asbestos, Lead, total suspended particulates, and PCBs
• Implement, and maintain industrial hygiene programs and procedures
• Assures compliance with applicable requirements pertaining to EM385-1-1, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regulations.
• Ability to work extended work hours and modified work shifts, on short notice, as required by specific project/tasks assignments.

Qualifications:

• 10 years safety experience on large demolition, abatement, CERCLA projects. 
• 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
• California Asbestos Consultant (CAC)
• B.S. degree in Safety/Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related field) preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

INDUSTRIAL  HYGIENIST, CONSUMER PRODUCTS  for a worldwide consumer products company and a leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of premium skin and hair care products.  The regulatory classification of the products are principally OTC and are for acne treatment, sun protection, facial care as well for hair care.  The location is in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

For information,contact: Romeo Consulting, Executive Search consultants, 856-665-3466;promeo@msn.com

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety at Stanford University has an opening for a member of the Compliance Assistance Program (CAP). The CAP team member provides compliance, safety, survey, and training support to laboratories and facilities and ensures University compliance with federal, state, and local occupational health & safety regulations. He or she provides in-the-field support for other EH&S technical programs. Additionally, he or she performs other related duties as requested by the supervisor or EH&S management, and provides support as needed to the University during emergencies. All CAP team members must comply with governmental regulations and University and departmental policies and procedures regarding health and safety, and must observe and support good health and safety practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
(55%) Assist areas associated with chemical, biohazardous and radiological materials and wastes with maintaining compliance and good health and safety practices by conducting walk through inspections and developing working relationships with area staff and students. Review environmental health and safety management practices and document findings as appropriate. Conduct follow-up for issues identified and track until resolved. Determine whether to elevate unresolved issues to CAP supervisor or area management as needed. Train area personnel about regulatory requirements and best management practices to facilitate and promote compliance with applicable environmental and hazardous materials laws and regulations as needed. Accompany regulatory inspectors and help to ensure that EH&S policies and local compliance programs are consistent with the interpretations of the inspectors.

(40%) Provide support to EH&S technical programs including Hazardous Waste, Biosafety, Fire, and Industrial Hygiene Programs. Includes helping with implementation of new or revised programs or initiatives, collecting data on laboratory practices and trends. With guidance from Laboratory Safety program, work with researchers to ensure health & safety management systems are in place that meet the requirements of the University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan. Review and make recommendations on written standard operating procedures and conduct follow-up on laboratory incidents. Conduct terminal and routine radiation safety surveys.

(5%) Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
• At minimum, BA/BS in physical science; MS in a discipline related to health and safety desired.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles and applications; health & safety laws, codes, regulations; guidelines and current technology.
• Understanding of research and academic environment and general understanding of the research and tools used in the area to which they are assigned.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS – The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain positive working relationship with the campus community; ability to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personnel, which will include Stanford faculty, staff, and students who hold varying roles and have varying responsibilities, and representatives of regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications for creation as well as modification of documents, how to access and use the Internet, and use of an e-mail program such as Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to manage extensive walking, up to 5-6 hrs per day on occasion. Physical ability to perform duties while wearing required respiratory equipment (must pass required medical exam); ability to crawl, bend, climb ladders, lift and carry heavy equipment (approximately 50 lbs.)
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness in accomplishing assigned tasks from inception through completion, including follow-up, in a multi-tasking environment; pride in doing the job correctly and completely.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, but will not hesitate to ask questions of and/or seek information from the supervisor and other team members so that tasks can be completed correctly;
• Strong self motivation; proactive, high-energy, enthusiastic, “can do” work ethic; and ability to handle potentially stressful situations with a sense of humor and tolerance for ambiguity
• Ability to maintain punctuality and good attendance.
• Valid California Driver’s License

To apply for this position:

Only applications submitted through the Stanford jobs site will be considered.

• Go to http://jobs.stanford.edu
• Select “Begin your job search”
• Type in the job req number “38715” in search field at the bottom of the page
• Click “Search”
• Click on Job Title
• Hit Apply

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer

and welcomes applications from women and minority candidates

CIH's needed for work with the BP Oil Spill .

Currently hiring CIH's to work in Louisiana and other areas for various tasks.

Need personnel ASAP. All costs reimbursed. You will be working 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. 

Please contact Nik Lahiri at 925-413-5511 or email NLahiri@esseltek.com
Signing bonus and other benefits are provided.

University of California Santa Cruz
Environmental Health & Safety
 Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Business and Administrative Services

 JOB # 1002672

 FULL TIME; CAREER

Hiring Salary Range:  $49,700/-$58,000/annually.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 UCSC strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment.

 Under general direction, the Industrial Hygiene Specialist (IHS) will develop, implement and support important aspects of a comprehensive integrated safety and environmental management system for the UCSC campus.

 The IHS uses professional judgment and operates independently while performing professional duties in several major areas of the campus environmental health and safety (EH&S) program, including general occupational and laboratory safety, hazardous materials, and emergency response. These programs affect individuals, departments, groups of departments and occasionally involve campus wide activities. 

 As a member of EH&S, the selected candidate uses standard and creative professional approaches to evaluate and implement solutions for health and safety hazards in campus work locations, provides support for occupational and environmental regulation compliance and interprets and evaluates local, state and federal codes and regulations.

 Within the scope of general program support, the IHS performs a variety of services in the areas of asbestos management, lead hazard management, respiratory protection, laboratory safety, ergonomics, incident investigation, indoor air quality investigations, training, hazardous materials management and actively participates as a member of the campus emergency response team.

The IHS is an integral member of the EH&S team and may supervise one or more staff or students.

Qualifications include:

·                Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in industrial hygiene or related scientific discipline including course work in chemistry, biology, engineering or health sciences.

·                Ability to evaluate basic occupational health problems and devise solutions

·                Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the identification and evaluation of health and safety hazards

·                Basic knowledge of chemical toxicology and properties

·                Demonstrated knowledge of current legal requirements and guidelines that apply to health and safety issues

Position is open until filled; Initial Review Date: 08-08-2010

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS

To view the full job description and access the on-line application form go to the UCSC Staff Employment Opportunities web site and search for Safety / Environmental Health under the Job Category location. This information is located at:

 http://www.ucsc.edu/about/employment.asp

 To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit they must be submitted electronically via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site on or before the initial review date.  Computers are available at the UCSC Staff Human Resources office located at 2901 Mission St. Extension, Ste B, Santa Cruz.  For further information or to request disability accommodation call 831/459-2009.  Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service (800) 735-2922.  The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Biosafety Officer is responsible for campus compliance with biological safety standards (Blood borne Pathogens, Aerosol Transmissible Diseases, Select Agents, etc.), medical waste regulations, and safe working practices concerning biological hazards; and advises principal investigators, lab personnel, and OEH&S management and staff on biosafety issues; as a member of the UCSF Institutional Biosafety Committee, this position is charged with advising the committee, senior OEH&S management and staff of successful strategies for regulatory compliance; duties include: Responsible Official for the Select Agent program; Laboratory Animal Resource Center monitoring; Biological Use Authorization (BUA) review and approval; inspection of Bio-safety Level 3 laboratories; function as point of contact during regulatory inspections (NIH, CDC, USDA, SFDPH, Cal/OSHA, FAA, etc.); oversight of annual certifications of bio-safety cabinets, medical waste management, and medical surveillance/occupational exposure monitoring programs; plans review; training development; development of campus documents and policies such as the UCSF Bio-safety Manual, Exposure Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures/Policies, etc.; interpretation of new laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards as they apply to biological safety and updating all programmatic areas accordingly to ensure compliance; the Bio-safety Officer develops, implements and manages a comprehensive Bio-safety Program that is designed to support and facilitate a research and teaching environment while protecting people and the environment from the adverse effects of research involving bio-hazardous and recombinant materials (e.g. microbes, prions, toxins, transgenics, etc.; this position is mandated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a condition of receiving extramural NIH funding for conducting research with recombinant DNA at UCSF; and perform other duties as assigned.

For more information and to view a complete job description please visit the http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers/ and search by the Req Number 33118BR.

Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)

Pacific Biosciences, a rapidly growing biotechnology company that is revolutionizing DNA sequencing with its state-of-art laboratory analytical equipment, is seeking a Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)/Risk professional, to represent the company, both internally as the steward of PacBio’s EH&S program, and externally as a key contact representing PacBio in dealings with regulatory agencies and their inspectors, landlord-tenant matters involving hazardous materials permits and reporting, worker’s compensation insurance claim reporting, and customer EH&S support for PacBio equipment and products. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a well-rounded top performer who can be a key contributor and team player in a high-energy growth environment.
 

The Manager will develop and implement all EH&S Programs and activities including written programs, training, auditing, and drills, industrial hygiene monitoring, risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations, requisite OSHA and hazardous materials permits and recordkeeping, incident investigations and worker’s compensation reporting and case management, hazardous waste management, and serve as the company point of contact for all EH&S matters with agencies, inspectors, and as part of customer support and for due diligence documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the comprehensive PacBio EH&S Program, including: written programs, training, auditing, and drills, industrial hygiene monitoring, risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations, requisite OSHA and hazardous materials permits and recordkeeping, incident investigations, emergency response, and hazardous waste management.

• Serve as the Risk Control/Loss Manager for worker’s compensation reporting, case management, and recordkeeping. Work with Human Resources on overlap responsibilities related to loss control.

• Serve as the PacBio EH&S / Risk Manager contact for regulatory agencies, landlord hazardous materials matters, etc…

• Serve as the PacBio Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO).

• Work with R&D and Operations staff to ensure appropriate safety measures are developed in anticipation of new product and process designs.

• Conduct workplace ergonomic evaluations and assist with corrective actions including workstation modifications and equipment design criteria.

• Coordinate compliance and support needs with Operations (Facilities, Security, Finance, Purchasing, Materials Management, and Human Resources), Manufacturing, and R&D functions.

• Set direction and get executive and operations buy-in for the overall EH&S Program.

• Fulfill all applicable local, state and federal EH&S regulations, including OSHA, CUPA, DTSC, Fire Code, City hazardous materials permits, etc…

• Assist with the development of PacBio product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and ensure filing of vendor MSDSs.

• Serve as the EH&S support contact for PacBio customers as it pertains to company products and due diligence documents/questionnaires.

• Serve as the Chair of both the PacBio Safety Committee and the Emergency Response Team.

• Prepare and maintain a budget for the EH&S Program, track costs, and seek new bids as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• M.S./M.P.H. in Environmental and/or Occupational Health.

• B.S. degree in a scientific field.

• 10+ years experience in comprehensive EH&S practice in the biotech industry that includes employee training on multiple topics for different audiences.

• Prior non-safety work experience in a laboratory setting (desirable for an understanding of lab operations, equipment, and the associated hazards and challenges of lab operations).

• Professional certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and/or a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

• Membership in at least one professional safety organization is desirable.

• A respected and recognized EH&S professional in the Bay Area is desirable.

• Required strength areas/competencies in chemical safety, laser safety, hazardous waste management, ergonomics, program development, and training.

• Some experience with electrical safety, biosafety, and medical waste is desirable.

• Must serve as a technical resource on EH&S matters and have familiarity with California state and Bay Area local environmental and safety regulations, agencies, and permit requirements. Personal knowledge of actual California and Bay Area inspectors is a plus, but not required.

• Knowledge of typical biotechnology company operations and organizational layouts.

• Strong leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to just pitch in with hands-on support when needed.

• Must know how to implement and utilize line management compliance with EH&S Program requirements (i.e., must command respect and cooperation).

• Demonstrated project management skills including managing multiple projects and priorities.

• Competency in training curriculum design and implementation including the use of on-line training tools.

• General Skills:

- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.

- Must have a “can do” attitude and be flexible in a fast-paced start-up environment.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

- High degree of organizational skills.

- Able to work efficiently in a team oriented and interdisciplinary setting.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For immediate consideration, please follow this link to submit your resume:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PACIFICBIOSCIENCES&cws=1&rid=727