EHS Officer II - Industrial Hygienist

Job ID: req4322
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Environment, Health & Safety
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and the National Cancer Institute at Frederick provide comprehensive professional EHS services to employees working in general offices, industrial shops, experimental research laboratories, and animal care environments. Work is performed within the offices of the EHS Directorate and on multiple campuses in various customer locations.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the scientific mission by conducting surveys, inspections, and audits of work areas to assess safe working conditions and work practices, report results, and guide corrective actions.
• Perform risk/exposure assessments of various processes/work activities/disciplines (i.e., laboratory, cGMP, maintenance, and animal facility operations).
• Manage and administer training and employee instruction on safety and health topics.
• Manage the implementation of Industrial Hygiene programs (e.g., IH equipment calibrations, exposure monitoring for mold, indoor air quality, welding fumes, chlorine dioxide and VHP biological decontamination support etc.).
• Create, update, and implement programs to align with new/updated standards (e.g., Methylene Chloride, Heat Stress, etc.)
• Occasionally support hazardous spill cleanup monitoring, assist in hazard decontamination, provide assistance, and other services/support to other EHS programs as needed.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain effective communications (verbal and written) with a broad range of employees.
• Use relevant software and systems to complete duties and maintain records (Cority, SIIMS).
• Communicate formal work practice recommendation and assessment reports to management.
• Record and formally document deviations and corrective actions utilizing the safety management system.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• In addition to the education requirements, a minimum of two (2) years of industrial hygiene related experience is required
• Ability to obtain a professional certification (i.e., Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety
• Ability to obtain industry certifications including Professional (CSP), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification
• Experience with and the ability to provide safety training (e.g., Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, HAZCOM, etc.)
• Ability to work autonomously and independently coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and web-based applications at an intermediate to advanced level
• Familiarity with data entry and use of a variety of databases
• Ability to maintain a high level to attention to detail
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers and provide strong customer service in a collegial manner
• Ability to maintain confidence pertaining to occupational exposure, incident, medical and similar data
• Ability to think critically in situations where limited variables exist and draw a valid conclusion
• Ability to ascertain situations, develop a reasonable and valid solution, and implement accordingly
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, COMAR, ANSI, NFPA and the ability to apply
• This position is designated as an Occasional Driver and must have no more than 3 demerit points in the previous twelve (12) months or five (5) demerit points in the preceding thirty-six (36) months as determined by Leidos Biomed Use of Government Owned or Leased Vehicles Policy
• Ability to work in a hybrid position at the designated onsite work location at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland as required at least four (4) days a week.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., walk, climb, bend, stoop and to go into confined spaces and has the potential for exposure to biological, chemical, and other laboratory hazards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Possession of a professional certification (i.e., Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety
• Possession of industry certifications including Professional (CSP), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to animal(s) and/or animal material(s).
• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.
• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring medical clearance.
• This position may require continuous or intermittent exposure to and exertion in environmental conditions such as working outdoors, temperature extremes, humidity extremes. etc. as part of the job.
• This position may require the use of ladders and/or fall protection systems as part of the job.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here

68,600.00 - 117,875.00

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions