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Company: Boston UniversityLocation: Boston, MA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 05/23/2026 Job Categories: Human Resources |
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SENIOR SPECIALIST, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY, Research Compliance SENIOR SPECIALIST, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY, Research Compliance Job Description SENIOR SPECIALIST, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY, Research Compliance Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional Job Location Boston, MA, United States Tracking Code 26500035390521 Posted Date 5/22/2026 Salary Grade Grade 48 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $78,000.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $83,000.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Type Full-Time/Regular The Senior Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety position is part of the Environmental Health & Safety Division of Occupational Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS). This position reports to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at Boston University (BU). Primarily located on the BU Medical Campus (BUMED) with flexibility to support assignments across Boston Medical Center (BMC)and the BU Charles River Campus (CRC) as needed. Position Overview: The Senior Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for implementing and maintaining comprehensive workplace safety programs across BUMC and BMC. This role ensures compliance with occupational safety regulations, conducts training, and promotes a culture of safety throughout the campus communities. Key Responsibilities: Executes safety program initiatives by conducting inspections, maintaining related records, and implementing injury and illness prevention programs designed to protect campus employees and visitors. This position develops and delivers training programs on a variety of health and safety topics while providing campus wide occupational safety education to support organizational safety goals. This position also supports BMC environment of care rounds and contributes to the BMC Safety Committee. The role oversees and implements multiple OSHA and compliance programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hazard communication, machine shop safety, bloodborne pathogen protocols, and powered industrial truck operation. Additionally, this position provides essential support to construction and fire safety programs at both BUMC and BMC, ensuring that safety standards are maintained across all campus activities and projects. Required Skills Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related field and have a minimum of three years of relevant environmental health and safety experience. This position requires the ability to respond to emergencies on campus during off-hours, including weekends and holidays, as a member of the rotating on-call emergency response team. Candidates must obtain or already possess 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification. Additionally, candidates are required to complete a pre-placement physical questionnaire and undergo on-site physical and medical surveillance upon hire. Preferred Qualifications: Ideal candidates will hold one or more professional certifications including Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health and Safety Professional (CHSP). We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Required Skills Job Location: Boston, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: $78,000.00-$83,000.00 To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316770 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-48fedc31e2475b4697f3fbdcbbdb2155 Contact Information
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