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MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. · 17 hours ago

Deputy Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$132K/yr - $206K/yr

8+ years exp

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. is seeking a Deputy Director for their Environmental Health and Safety program. This role involves assisting the Director with the implementation and administration of EHS processes, ensuring compliance with various regulatory requirements, and mentoring staff in safe work practices.

Innovation ManagementManufacturingTest and Measurement

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Jeff G.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance to MSD employees to ensure safety policies and procedures are in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and applicable international EHS regulatory requirements

Collaborates with all MSD departments to implement and promote health and safety monitoring and training, including initial training for new employees, annual retraining and specialized training for employees working with hazardous materials or under hazardous conditions

Reviews accident, incident and investigation reports compiled by EHS department staff and ensures corrective and/or preventive actions are implemented as required to prevent any recurrences

Functions as backup to Director for contact with OSHA, Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, Maryland Department of the Environment, United States Department of Agriculture and other federal, state, local and international EHS regulators

Perform special projects on request or as assigned by the Director

This role will be responsible for mentoring both EHS staff and MSD employees in safe work practices and may directly supervise the work of others

Qualification

Environmental HealthSafetyBiosafety Level 2EHS regulations knowledgeHazardous Material Management certificationIndustrial Hygiene certificationSafety Professional certificationMS Office Suite proficiencyLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Health and Safety or related field is required

Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental safety is required

Minimum of 4 years of experience in biosafety is required, including experience with Biosafety Level 2 or higher materials

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience required

Progressive experience in management of comprehensive environmental health and safety programs at comparably-sized educational institutions or businesses is required

Working knowledge of international, federal, state and local EHS regulations applicable to biotechnology business requirements

Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, CDC and other safety standards

Leadership skills with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staff management practices and processes and the ability to establish accountabilities and expectations and manage performance to achieve results

Demonstrated competency in Health and Safety standards to include the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Part 1910, DOT and CDC guidelines

Experience in the successful management of EHS program(s), emphasizing its use as a technical resource and risk mitigation tool

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as well as good presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively and diplomatically with individuals at all levels of the company, as well as externally both domestic and internationally with key stakeholders and customers

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities

Preferred

Master's Degree in a health and safety field such an environmental health, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering or safety engineering is strongly preferred

Hazardous Material Management certification (CHMM), Industrial Hygiene certification (CIH) or Safety Professional certification (CSP) strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Prescription benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance

Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Fitness club membership contribution

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Home and auto insurance discounts

Optional supplemental life insurance

Company

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.

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Founded in 1995, Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative assays and instruments for the measurement of molecules in biological samples.

Founded in 1995

Rockville, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees