Laboratory Safety Specialist

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 predominantly a Federal Contractor and is subject to following the terms of Executive Orders. CSS requires all Employees (Direct, Indirect, government, state, and commercial), including employees working from home/remotely, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the CSS HR Department.

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.