What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Safety Coordinator position at Motion Recruitment?
Our client, a leading life sciences company, is seeking a talented Safety Coordinator. The position will assist the Engineering Manager and the organization with the maintenance of safety programs at their Boston location and in accordance with corporate, local, state, and federal regulatory compliance requirements.
- Location: Onsite M-F in Boston (South End)
- Duration: 6 Month Contract to Start, Potential to Extend
Responsibilities:
- Participate in Boston’s Emergency Response
- Perform file creation, tracking, retention, and maintenance—both paper and electronic; maintain industry reference documentation
- Assist in the preparation of Boston’s safety-related meetings and prepare minutes
- Investigate all adverse events at our Boston facility and documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) specifications; escalate issues to management, as needed
- Provide simple and complex administrative support, such as the appropriate distribution of incoming paperwork/inquiries and assisting in production of queries for safety data for clients
- Conduct on-site Boston monthly safety inspections including but not limited to fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash and safety shower and satellite waste inspections
- Maintain internal database of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for Boston’s onsite chemicals
- Assist with preparing product Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for company products
- Compile Boston’s safety data to assist with regulatory reports
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to quickly learn new skills and apply new concepts
- High proficiency with full Microsoft applications; database experience
- Familiar with Safety and Facilities management systems preferred, including but not limited to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- MA Grade 1 Industrial Wastewater Operator License preferred
- Experience in handling radioactive materials preferred
- Ability to multi-task and deal with shifting priorities
- Strong spoken and written communication skills; fluency in English
- Able to wear emergency response protective equipment including chemical protective clothing
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in life science-related field
- Two years of related safety experience or related degree or certification
- Two years of experience as a lab safety professional
