Laboratory Safety Specialist - Military Veterans
at CSS
CSS has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Safety Specialist to provide occupational safety services at our client site, the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Candidates should have experience and knowledge in conducting laboratory hazard assessments, supporting the development of laboratory safety programs, and supporting animal research studies. The Laboratory Safety Specialist will be responsible for conducting laboratory surveys, supporting animal research studies, obtaining basic information on processes, hazards and controls, and ensuring laboratory personnel are aware of safety resources and general requirements. The position requires a team-oriented professional with strong organization skills as well as excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Required Qualifications:
-BS degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline
-Five or more years of laboratory experience with extensive knowledge and experience in safety and health procedures and protocols.
-Detail oriented -Experience working in laboratories and knowledge of ES&H standards and regulations
-Effective written and oral communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
-Demonstrated ability to work as a solid contributor in a team environment
-Capable of multi-tasking and changing direction depending on work load
-Previous Federal government experience
-Computer skills including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
CSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Bethesda, MD
CSS offers its customers extraordinary expertise in science programs support, environmental health & safety, environmental compliance & management, transportation safety & security, and emergency response & disaster recovery. CSS applies science and technology to create a healthier, safer and environmentally sustainable future. CSS services more than 20 Federal agencies and numerous state, and regional clients. Our projects range from small quick-response tasks to large, long-term, and complex programs involving multiple subcontractors and collaborators. We have established successful public-private partnerships to meet critical national needs while stimulating economic development and minimizing Federal expenditures. Our flexibility and creativity enable us to design and manage rapidly evolving research and development initiatives. Our sophisticated management systems and quality controls ensure that we meet our clients’ most rigid timelines and quality objectives. CSS combines creativity and experience to provide reliable, responsive, and cost-effective solutions. We place a premium on being a value-added services provider by engaging in educational outreach and by fostering multiagency collaborations and dual-use technology development to promote our clients’ missions.