Nemours is seeking a Biological Safety and Environmental Health Coordinator to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.
The Biological Safety and Environmental Health Coordinator is a member of Nemours Research Team and manages the biological safety activities and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations at Nemours facilities. This role includes overseeing the institutional biosafety committee and the administrative functions of the Enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations at Nemours facilities within Delaware and Florida. The coordinator ensures adherence to safety policies, maintains compliance records, coordinates training schedules, monitors safety incidents, tracks various audit formats for Nemours Biomedical Research, writes reports, performs investigative risk assessment, audits, coaches, trains, provides guidance, conducts root cause analysis, and supports the Nemours Biomedical Research EHS team.
The Biological Safety and Environmental Health Coordinator will work closely with the Nemours Biomedical Research EHS Biosafety Specialist, the Institutional Biosafety Committee Chair, and the Nemours Biomedical Research Safety Committee Safety Chair, assisting in communication and compliance.
Essential Functions
- Performs audits of safety and health records on behalf of Nemours Institutional Biosafety Committee including onboarding and training programs for Principal Investigators, Administrators, members of governmental regulatory committees, and Nemours Personnel. Annual Status Report to EHS and Bio Safety Monthly.
- Manages and monitors RedCap registrations with Nemours’ Institutional Biosafety Database to include:
- Waiver follow up
- Committee review follow up
- RSP portal
- Perform regular audits of IBC RedCap database
- Perform audits and inspections of Nemours facilities for adherence biosafety guidelines per Nemours Policy to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
- Directly communicates with governmental agencies including National Institution of Health/Office of Biotechnology Administration (NIH/OBA), OSHA, National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other federal and state regulatory agencies. Reports discussions to Chair of Biosafety and EHS monthly and escalate if required.
- Manages and monitors regulatory required research registrations with Nemours’ Institutional Biosafety Database ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Provides Annual Status Report to EHS and Bio Safety Monthly.
- Manages and prepares federal and state regulatory reports for Nemours Institutional Biosafety Committee, the Operational Vice President of Research, and the Vice President for Quality and Safety regarding Research Biosafety. Provides Annual Status Report to EHS and Bio Safety Monthly.
- Maintains required registrations for Nemours’ Institutional Biosafety Committees with governmental agencies. Provides Annual Status Report to EHS and Bio Safety Monthly.
- Issues notifications and memoranda to Principal Investigators regarding biosafety and Institutional Biosafety Committee findings.
- Maintains knowledge of current and pending regulatory requirements regarding research biosafety. Required to take American Biological Safety Association Training (ABSA). Provides Annual Status Report to EHS and Bio Safety Monthly.
- Executes special projects associated with research biosafety Annual Status Report to EHS and Bio Safety Monthly.
- Works in concert with members of the research administrative team in relation to biosafety safety specialist and Institutional Biosafety Committee functions. Provides Annual Status Report to EHS and Bio Safety Monthly.
- Plays a critical role in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and the company's safety policies. Key responsibilities may include:
- (29 CFR 1904) Recordkeeping and Data Management; maintains accurate EHS documentation, incident reports, training records, inspection reports, and compliance data within designated systems.
- (29 CFR 1910.30 / 29 CFR 785.29) Training Coordination; schedules and manages employee safety training programs, including new hire orientations, refresher courses, and specialized safety training.
- (29 CFR 1960.16) Compliance Monitoring; tracks regulatory changes and ensures company operations comply with all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws within Delaware and Florida.
- (29 CFR 1960.29) Incident Investigation; collaborates with Nemours Children’s Hospital Occupational Health and Safety Officer tracking investigating workplace accidents and near misses, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions. Coordinates incidents for Nemours Biomedical Research Safety Committee to review and discuss. Report status directly to Director of EHS monthly
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Collaborates with Director of EHS and generates reports on safety performance metrics, identifies trends, and presents data to management.
- Safety Audits and Inspections:
- Tracks multiple audit formats from numerous agencies. Supports EHS professionals by documenting safety inspections, identifying hazards, and following up on corrective actions.
- Communication and Awareness:
- Assists Director of EHS by distributing safety communications materials to employees, promoting safety culture and awareness.
- Administrative Support:
- Manages EHS budgets, orders safety supplies, coordinates with external vendors, and handles administrative tasks related to the Institutional Biological Committee and EHS department.
Requirements
Bachelor Degree required; Master Degree preferred
RBP or CBSP certification is preferred
Minimum 1 year of job-related experience is required; 3 is preferred |
