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Safety Engineer

+ Job Number: 25096

+ Functional Area: Environmental Health and Safety

+ Department: MIT.nano

+ School Area: VP Research

+ Employment Type: Full-Time

+ Employment Category: Exempt

+ Visa Sponsorship Available: No

+ Schedule:

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Posting Description

SAFETY ENGINEER, MIT.nano, to join a large shared experimental facility to provide day-to-day oversight of the Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHS-MS) to ensure safety related compliance and regulatory requirements are satisfied and best practices are followed. Will work closely with technical staff and MIT Central EHS to identify hazards, conduct inspections, develop and execute trainings, participate in emergency responses and incorporate solutions to mitigate injuries, property damage and maintain business continuity.A full job description can be found here https://mitnano.mit.edu/opportunities/mitnano-job-opening-safety-engineer.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental science, occupational health & safety, industrial hygiene and/or equivalent; a minimum of four years of relevant work experience (laboratory or active chemical environment); experience working with hazardous materials including wet chemicals (e.g. corrosive/ solvents); knowledge of chemical compatibilities and reactivity of hazardous materials; proficiency in HAZCOM and understanding safety information (e.g. Safety Data Sheets); experience identifying workplace and research hazards, conducting hazard assessments, managing projects and participating in engineering solutions, particularly with team approaches; excellent written and oral communications skills as well as strong interpersonal skills and ability to work alone or within a team environment; demonstrated keen interest in training the user community or speaking to large groups; demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to unsafe conditions or dangerous situations. PREFERRED: Five or more years of experience in a laboratory environment; experience working in a semiconductor process facility, cleanroom facility, or other research lab; experienced trainer in one-on-one interactions or in large groups (20-30 people), with the ability to convey complex ideas to personnel with diverse backgrounds and education experience; and proficiency in document and data management tools (e.g. SharePoint, Quickbase, Dropbox). Job #25096-9

Work Conditions: Ability to regularly lift and transport up to 50lbs and ability to wear respiratory protection (e.g. full face, self-contained breathing apparatus) required.

Revised 7/25/2025