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Chemical Hygiene Officer

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center128 open roles

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$102,800 – $164,500 a year
Where
New York, NY
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center median: 11 days open

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About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Chemical Hygiene Officer

Join Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) as a Chemical Hygiene Officer and play a key role in advancing chemical and laboratory safety across our clinical and research laboratory environments. In this role, you will independently lead chemical hygiene and laboratory safety programs, provide expert technical guidance, assess and mitigate risk, support regulatory compliance, and partner with laboratory and organizational stakeholders to strengthen MSK’s culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

  • Serve as MSK’s Chemical Hygiene Officer and oversee chemical hygiene regulatory compliance across clinical and research laboratories.
  • Maintain, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve MSK’s Chemical Hygiene Plan and related policies and procedures.
  • Lead programs addressing high-hazard operating procedures, personal protective equipment(PPE), chemical inventory management, engineering controls, and laboratory safety incidents.
  • Conduct laboratory risk assessments and recommend effective controls and work-practices to reduce chemical exposure and other laboratory hazards.
  • Administer the laboratory inspection program, evaluate laboratory practices, communicate findings, and partner with stakeholders to implement timely corrective and preventive actions.
  • Develop and deliver laboratory safety training and provide technical support to laboratory supervisors for specialized training needs.
  • Develop effective communication and outreach materials, including meeting presentations, program updates, and educational resources, to support laboratory safety initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
  • Lead the Laboratory Safety Representatives program, including stakeholder engagement and communication of program requirements, performance, and emerging safety information.
  • Establish and monitor program metrics to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and drive measurable improvements in laboratory safety performance.
  • Serve as a technical resource for laboratory personnel, support regulatory inspections, and participate in the response and investigation of hazardous material spills, workplace injuries, and laboratory safety incidents.

Key Qualifications

  • Five or more years of relevant experience in chemical hygiene, chemical safety, laboratory safety, or a related EHS discipline.
  • Strong technical knowledge of chemical hygiene, laboratory risk assessment, inspections, hazard controls, corrective actions, and high-hazard laboratory operations.
  • Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, NFPA, EPA, NYSDEC, DOT, FDNY, and other relevant federal, state and local environmental health and safety requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage EHS programs or complex initiatives from planning and implementation through evaluation and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with EHS colleagues, laboratory leadership, researchers, clinicians, facilities partners, and other organizational stakeholders.
  • Sound technical judgment and the ability to respond decisively and appropriately to emergencies, significant hazards, and laboratory safety concerns.
  • Preferred certifications include Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).

Core Skills

  • Demonstrates ownership and accountability by establishing priorities, managing deliverables, and following initiatives through to completion with limited day-to-day oversight.
  • Communicates clearly and proactively, builds effective stakeholder relationships, and appropriately escalates significant risks and barriers.
  • Applies analytical and risk-based problem-solving approaches and uses reliable data to support informed decisions.
  • Identifies program gaps and improvement opportunities, develops practical solutions, and translates recommendations into measurable outcomes.
  • Effectively manages competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, accountability, and consistent follow-through.

Additional Information:

  • Schedule: Onsite, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
  • Location: Onsite, 417 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 with the flexibility to report to other MSK locations as needed.
  • Reports to: Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

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Pay Range: $102,800.00 - $164,500.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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