Safety Technician

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Safety Technician to support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs. This role is integral to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment through waste management, regulatory support, training coordination, and safety inspections.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management and operation of laboratory waste programs, including removing, processing, sampling, and packaging hazardous chemical, biological, and radiological waste for onsite and off-site disposal.
• Duties include managing EHS records (Safety Data Sheets/chemical inventories), coordinate safety meetings, assist with incident response, prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies, and conduct routine laboratory safety checks.
• Support and maintain workplace safety programs by ensuring compliance with OSHA/EPA/NRC/DEC regulations, promoting a safe environment through administrative support, inspections, and fostering safety culture.
• Assist with the creation of Laboratory EHS regulatory compliance policies and procedures, emergency response plans, and safety manuals; update all documentation as industry regulations change.
• Assist with scheduling, organizing, and tracking safety training sessions, orientations, and briefings. Provide training to employees/faculty/students as required.
• Conduct routine inspections (eye wash/shower stations and AEDs), manage safety equipment inventory, PPE procurement, and calibration of monitoring tools; support broader EHS assessments as assigned.
• Liaise with NYS DOH, EPA, and other relevant organizations and officials in support of the EHS mission.
• Other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager and/or the EHS Manager. Manage safety equipment inventory, PPE procurement, and calibration of monitoring tools.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline is required.

Experience:

• 1–3 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Internship experience in EHS or related field strongly desired
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred

Professional Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• OSHA 30-hour certification

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings/weekends for training or emergency response
• Ability to wear respirator equipment (including SCBA) and PPE
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid and AED certification
• Must complete an annual occupational health physical

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong organizational and documentation management skills
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOH, and DEC regulations
• Ability to develop policies, training materials, and presentations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems
• Experience with data entry, reporting, and policy writing