Safety Position - CIH (Seattle, WA)

Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. (MEI) is a seeking a Safety Position - CIH at its facility in Seattle, WA.

This Safety Position will assume responsibility for safety & permitting activities for multiple microbiological and chemistry laboratories. The employee will also work with and provide support as needed to other teams within the organization. Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
• Preparing and implementing safety programs and initiatives appropriate for laboratory locations based on activities and location; 
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations; 
• Preparing safety training materials and providing safety training to employees covering at a minimum general safety, hazard communication, emergency response and biohazardous shipments to be delivered as online training or in person; 
• Preparing MSDS sheets for biological products produced by the company; 
• Setting up a system for organizing and making available MSDS sheets for products used; 
• Completing hazardous materials business plans and registering laboratories with state programs where necessary (for example, California Environmental Protection Agency); 
• Overseeing hazardous waste disposal issues whether by approved neutralization or by registered disposal service; 
• Monitoring and overseeing audit practices/SOPs/records of the laboratories to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations; 
• Setting up and chairing a Safety Committee with appropriate employee representation; 
• Participating in incident investigations and providing feedback/suggested problem solutions to management; and 
• Maintaining safety records and documentation, including incident reports and training records.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:
• A BS in Microbiology or in a related field (required)
• At least 3 years of experience as an Industrial Hygienist 
• Demonstrated experience in organizational safety
• Proficiency in standard office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (examples of writings may be requested)
• A flexible attitude, ability to prioritize/juggle multiple responsibilities, and problem solving skills
• Being a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) is a plus.

The pay for this position is $90k - $110k, annually. This is a full-time position, eligible for the following benefits after a brief waiting period: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, health and dependent care FSA plans, employee assistance program, 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation, 6 paid holidays per year, 3 days paid bereavement leave, and 401(k) (with up to 3% employer match after eligibility criteria are met).

Candidates must be willing to work some nights and weekends, and some travel may be required.

To apply for this position please access the company's job posting at: 
https://apps.iehlabs.com/applyatieh.html#66aabc45cb76193d4239cf54

After navigating to the URL listed above, you will be asked to complete optional self-identification surveys and submit your cover letter, resume and references in a combined, single PDF.

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