The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based ScienceS and Education (CLASSE) studies particle beams and accelerators, photon science, particle physics and the early universe, and serves students, the public and scientists from Cornell and around the world. The research missions of this laboratory are, in many respects, unique in the world.

CLASSE holds no higher priority than ensuring the health and safety of all personnel, collaborators, and facility visitors. These values are woven into the fabric of laboratory administration and operation. A strong relationship with Cornell University EHS provides important policy guidance, institutional support, and oversight. CLASSE faces unique challenges in addressing the sometimes-disparate needs of faculty, staff, students, collaborators, and visitors – a diverse community.

The CLASSE approach to safety is built around three overlapping commitments to:

Continuously provide a safe laboratory environment
Engender an abiding culture of safety in all personnel
Address and anticipate safety challenges with proactive safety management

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Safety Lead (SL) and Safety Associate (SA) together implement EHS’s safety directives to fulfill the above commitments in coordination with the CLASSE Director. The university strives to empower all personnel to advocate for their own safety as well as that of their co-workers. The SA achieves program goals by:

Administering the CLASSE Safety Program under supervision of & in collaboration with the SL and EHS.
Coordinate safety program duties under direction from the SL in a manner that accounts for each other’s skills, strengths, and availability.
Ensure the safety of CLASSE areas and programs as pertaining to hazardous materials, radiation (ionizing and nonionizing), as well as occupational and laboratory safety.
Manage documentation for and serve as a member of the CLASSE Safety Committee, which reviews successes and failures of the safety program and governs the development of CLASSE specific programs, policies, and procedures.
Administer the CLASSE radiation dosimetry program, survey meter calibration/maintenance, and assist with radiation program responsibilities.
Be responsive to Cornell EHS’s lab assessments and inspections, addressing findings and completing corrective actions as required by EHS.

WHAT WE NEED

Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field or equivalent, and at least 2 years of advanced experience in radiation safety requirements, policies, and regulations.
General knowledge of successful and effective “best practice” safety policies and procedures in a University-based physics research environment, with experience in such a role.
Experience developing and implementing safety policy with relevant stakeholders.
Knowledge of, with experience in, monitoring and auditing laboratory spaces for safety and compliance issues in order to prevent chemical, physical, radiological, and biological hazards and diseases that could be present in the workplace.
Ability to communicate clearly, collegially, and succinctly in person and writing on technical safety issues required.
Basic MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills are required.
Capable of adapting to the changing needs of a research environment.
Able to receive directions and to communicate effectively across all research groups in the department.
Work effectively and cooperatively within a team environment.
Must be passionate about leading people and creating an environment that builds individual and organizational

WHAT WE PREFER

Master’s Degree.
Strong technical writing skills.
Experience in, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, web-based administration tools such as Landauer myLDR, Qualtrics, Foswiki.
Hold a certification through a safety registry, society, or regulatory body. Such certifications include: NRRPT, CHP, CLSO, ASP, CSP, CSM, CSHM

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University Job Title:

Environment Health & Safety Specialist I

Job Family:

Facilities & Safety Services

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$79,279.00 - $92,135.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Christine Han

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2024-12-09

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