Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Provide training to school, departmental, or laboratory personnel on their responsibilities, duties and functions per the TOSHA/OSHA Standards, the Chemical Safety Program, and their Chemical Hygiene Plans. Conduct documented audits of laboratories in area of responsibility. This audit includes an evaluation of compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and other laboratory physical and chemical waste issues. Assist laboratory personnel, VEHS personnel, and Space and Facilities staff in lab closeout procedures including the coordination of radiological, biological and chemical closeout and decontamination. Prepare necessary cost documentation for supervisory approval. Frequent contact with researchers, principal investigators, laboratory managers, laboratory assistants, instructors and students. Management directed contact with consultants and vendors involved with various aspects of the Chemical Safety Program.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Environmental Health and Safety Officer in 1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232, USA is between $47,000 and $68,000 per year. The salary range depends on the specific job role and qualifications of the individual.

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a medical provider with multiple hospitals in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as clinics and facilities throughout Middle Tennessee. VUMC is an independent non-profit organization, but maintains academic affiliations with Vanderbilt University.