Monitor and communicate changes in applicable OSHA, New York
State, and other regulatory requirements affecting University
operations.
Design and deliver safety training programs and workshops for
faculty, staff, students, and other members of the University
community.
Recommend corrective actions, controls, and procedures to
reduce workplace hazards and improve safety performance.
Partner with the campus Radiation Safety Officer and Biosafety
Officer to support compliance with federal, state, local and campus
sponsor safety requirements
Respirator fit testing, respiratory protection compliance, and
recordkeeping.
SV SIV annual inspections
L
aboratory Animal Resources (LAR)/IACUC Support
- Provide occupational health and safety guidance related to
allergens, zoonoses, biological, chemical, and physical hazards in
campus care facilities.
- Conduct periodic inspections of vivaria and communicate
significant hazards or deviations from established policies and
procedures.
- Collaborate with Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR), the
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (JACUC), and the
Attending Veterinarian on exposure control procedures, safe work
practices and hazard mitigation.
- Support training and implementation of personal protective
equipment (PPE), personal hygiene practices, respiratory
protection, and safe handling of biohazardous substances,
radioactive materials, and regulated medical waste.
- Evaluate use of inhalation anesthetics and provide guidance and
training as appropriate.
- Review research protocols to identify health and safety risks
specific to animal care and research activities.
- Review accident and injury reports related to animal care
environments, track adverse health outcomes, and recommend
preventive health measures including vaccinations, audiometric
testing, respiratory protection, and allergy follow-up.
Laboratory and Facilities Safety
- Position interacts with the following:
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
- IBC Member
- Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)
- Office of Research Compliance
- Academic science departments
- Physical Facilities
- Human Resources
- University Health Services
- Other EHS Staff
- Controlled substance committee
- Respiratory protection program
- Accident Reporting and review process
- Chemical exposure evaluation and determination
The Occupational Safety Specialist reports to the Assistant
Director of Environmental Health and Safety and may supervise
student employees.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in occupational safety,
environmental health, biological sciences, public health, or
related field
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations,
laboratory safety practices, and hazard assessment principles
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, researchers, staff,
and regulatory stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Public Health or equivalent
- Two (2) or more years' relevant experience in occupational
safety
- Certification in Occupational Health
- Experience with training development, incident review,
inspections, and compliance programs
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you
currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to
maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility
requirements.
Additionally, please note that Binghamton
University is not an E-Verify employer.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion
of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s)
and credentials
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the
Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that
an applicant for employment provide his or her current
compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as
the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
compensation. If such information has been requested from you
before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee
Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Payroll information can be found on our website
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Postings active on the website, accept applications until
closure.
For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of
Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity
employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of
employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color,
religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member
status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic
predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal
conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification or other exception.
As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton
University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the
educational programs and activities which it operates. This
requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about
sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX
Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well
as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found
here .
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by
completing the
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=204140
Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 11, 2026
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume.
After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed
to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to
upload additional documents:
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.