What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at Westchester County?
Job Summary
The Westchester County Government's Department of Labs and Research is actively recruiting for a Program Coordinator position.
This role functions as the laboratory safety officer, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment for laboratory personnel. Responsibilities include implementing and enforcing laboratory safety protocols, providing training on safety procedures, maintaining safety records, acting as a resource for laboratory staff regarding safety concerns, and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
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.
- Prepares and submits reports as needed for internal and regulatory purposes.
Requirements:
- 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 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.
