Safety Coordinator; Seattle, WA

Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. (MEI) is a seeking a Safety Coordinator at its facility in Lake Forest Park, WA.

The Safety Coordinator will assume responsibility for safety & permitting activities for a national group of microbiological and chemistry laboratories. The employee will also work with and provide support as needed to other teams within the organization.

• Preparing and implementing safety programs and initiatives appropriate for laboratory locations based on activities and location;
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations;
• Preparing safety training materials and providing safety training to employees covering at a minimum general safety, hazard communication, emergency response and biohazardous shipments to be delivered as online training or in person;
• Setting up a system for organizing and making available MSDS sheets for products used;
• Preparing MSDS sheets for biological products produced by the company;
• Completing hazardous materials business plans and registering laboratories with state programs where necessary (for example, California Environmental Protection Agency);
• Overseeing hazardous waste disposal issues whether by approved neutralization or by registered disposal service;
• Monitoring and overseeing audit practices/SOPs/records of the laboratories to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations;
• Setting up and chairing a Safety Committee with appropriate employee representation;
• Participating in incident investigations and providing feedback/suggested problem solutions to management; and
• Maintain safety records and documentation, including incident reports and training records.

Must possess a BS and have a science background; demonstrated experience in organizational safety; and strong written and verbal communication skills (examples of writings may be requested). Being a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) a plus. Must and be proficient in standard office software programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Flexible schedule (e.g., nights and weekends) and some travel may be required.

Must have a flexible attitude, be able to prioritize/juggle multiple responsibilities, and be competent at solving problems.

The pay for this position is $70k - $95k, annually. This is a full-time position, eligible for the following benefits after a brief waiting period: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, health and dependent care FSA plans, employee assistance program, 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation, 6 paid holidays per year, 3 days paid bereavement leave, and 401(k) (with up to 3% employer match after eligibility criteria are met).

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