Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2004 08:21:27 -0400 From: Sharon de RoosSubject: Ad for Environmental Health Specialist Manage the safety and environmental programs and chemical management/inventory programs for the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology and Clark Hall (Applied & Engineering Physics, Cornell Center for Materials Research, Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics, Center for Nanoscale Systems and Physics advanced graduate teaching labs). Assist groups in developing procedures for safety in the research labs. Conduct semi-annual inspection of all research labs, support facilities and administrative offices and provide follow-up on all deficiencies. Act as liaison to University Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Compliance Office, University Risk Management, and Cornell Police Department. Meet with group safety representatives twice a year. Monitor safety and environmental networks and communicate information to the group safety representatives. Meet bi-monthly with Safety Oversight Committees to advise on safety issues (eg. accident reports, inspection results) and develop strategies for responding to larger safety issues (eg. EPA or OSHA compliance). Continual self-education on all issues which relate to the various chemical and safety requirements. Qualifications Bachelors with 3-5 years experience or equivalent combination. Laboratory experience in organic and/or inorganic chemistry is required; demonstrated competencies in the areas of judgment, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and computer skills are necessary. Experience in laboratory safety and hazardous waste disposal regulations and practices is desirable. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. Sharon E. de Roos Manager, Human Resources Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology Cornell University Baker Lab Ithaca, NY 14853-1301 Phone: (607) 255-3642 Fax: (607) 255-4139
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