What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at Westchester County?
Westchester County Government's Department of Labs and Research is actively recruiting for a Program Coordinator role.
Under the general supervision of the Medical Examiner and Chief Administrator, an incumbent in this position functions as the laboratory safety officer and plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and compliant work environment for laboratory personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and maintains laboratory safety programs and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, PESH, ANSI, EPA, CDC, CFR Titles 40 & 49).
- Monitors and ensures compliance with regulatory safety standards and guidelines, such as OSHA regulations, chemical safety standards, and environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations.
- Develops and conducts training of employees on topics including chemical safety, proper handling of hazardous materials, PPE usage, biological safety, and emergency response procedures.
- Evaluates laboratory procedures and processes for potential risks, providing guidance on how to minimize exposure to chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards.
- Conducts regular safety inspections and audits of laboratory spaces to identify potential hazards. Ensures that safety equipment (e.g., eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits) is properly maintained and functional.
- Leads the Laboratory Safety Committee Meeting.
Required Qualifications:
- Either (a) Bachelor's degree* in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field and three years of environmental health and safety experience in a laboratory setting; or (b) Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and five years of laboratory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Laboratory Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or Occupational Health & Safety (CIH, CSP)
SUBSTITUTION:
- Satisfactory completion of 30 credits* towards a Master's degree* in one of the above fields of study may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Benefits include comprehensive benefits, medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave, and retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
