Reporting to the Associate Director of Resources and Operations of Moss Landing Marine Labs, the Environmental Health and Safety Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting an overall safety program for the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML). The incumbent performs professional work in the field of chemical, biological, and radiation safety as well as occupational health in connection with health hazards, laboratory and workplace safety to include proper usage of lab and classroom spaces. Implements the SJSU Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP), and advises leadership on any revision needed to conform to the latest State and Federal regulations or changes to site conditions and/or operations. Acts as lead resource regarding safety at MLML. Ensures compliance with CSU emergency response systems, proper use of chemicals, biologicals, lab equipment, and hazardous waste. Responsible for communicating protocols for chemical use, biological use, storage and disposal to the MLML community of faculty, students, staff and researchers. Responsible for overseeing county inspections, including hazardous materials and fire safety, and liaison to the College of Science Safety Team and SJSU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Distributes training materials and ensures that training has occurred and is documented; acts as lead resource for coordinating and providing all required and recommended safety and awareness training and EHS software application support for faculty, staff, and students, assisting supervisors with training and documentation. Supports MLML faculty in maintenance of the specimen and sample archives.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/547837/environmental-health-and-safety-officer?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11266

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