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_BioBridge Global is a San Antonio-based nonprofit, that integrates donor-to-patient services to enable the future of biotherapeutic solutions, including blood, tissue, and advanced therapies. Through our subsidiaries – South Texas Blood & Tissue, QualTex Laboratories and GenCure – we provide products and services in blood resource management, cellular therapy manufacturing, donated umbilical cord blood and human tissue, as well as testing of blood, plasma, tissue, and cellular products for clients in the United States and international markets. We also support the development advanced therapies by providing access to starting materials, testing services, biomanufacturing of_ _cell and cell-based biologics and clinical trials support._

_We at BioBridge Global have been committed to saving and enhancing lives through the healing power of human cells and tissue for over 50 years. If you share our passion, join our team!_

BioBridge Global (BBG) (http://biobridgeglobal.org/subsidiaries) is a non-profit company that oversees and supports South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC), QualTex Laboratories, GenCure, and The Blood and Tissue Center Foundation. For over 40 years, our team of dedicated professionals has made life-saving connections. Our diverse services bridge critical medical industry needs with innovative solutions.

General Summary

Implement, oversee, and adapt policies and programs to improve BioBridge Global’s environmental safety, business continuity and risk management programs. Manage environmental safety activities to ensure BioBridge Global complies with environmental safety regulations as well as internal environmental policies. In conjunction with Quality Management, oversee the business continuity and risk & compliance program to ensure the organization is prepared for disasters and pre-emptively assessing internal and external threats to the organization. Assigned to Global Quality, the Environmental Safety Engineer will work cross-functionally with the Employee Health & Safety Specialist in HR and the Quality team to ensure safety and ergonomic compliance, colead safety meetings and the safety governance committee, and establish safety goals and objectives working closely with Business Unit leadership. Business Continuity and Risk Functions will be performed with support from Global Quality and Regulatory leadership.

Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE). Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.

Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.

It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Tasks

Oversee the environmental safety program to ensure the organization complies with environmental safety regulations and standards as well as internal environmental policies. Monitors overall safety performance and ensures gaps and risks are addressed.

Coordinate, support and respond to applicable environmental safety Federal, State or Local regulatory inquiries, concerns and inspections.

Collaborate on the investigation of workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.

Develop and implement inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.

Develop and deliver environmental safety training programs; manage relationships with community or environmental stakeholders.

Develop, revises and implement business continuity, disaster preparedness and emergency evacuation plans,policies and procedures.

Lead the disaster preparedness exercises, simulations and live events to include summarizing actions taken and lessons learned.

Collaborates with Operations to review plans and specifications for installation of new machinery or equipment to ensure all safety requirements have been met. Reviews and approves safety equipment and applicable procedures.

Ensures training and maintenance of procedures and recommendations for first responder's teams, contract employees, onsite vendors and internal employees.

Ensures the Safety Committee meets on a regular basis and completes action items in a timely manner. Manages MSDS program for materials.

In collaboration with the Employee Health & Safety Specialist, co-leads safety meetings and the safety governance committee, creates and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Tasks

Implements new health and safety protocols and measures to ensure compliance with regulations.

Assist in other department areas as directed.

Participates in/attends conferences in the field of environmental and employee health and safety.

Willing to travel to different facilities/locations within the BBG Enterprise.

Education

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work relative to the field of assignment. The required major is Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, Manufacturing or Management.

Prefer a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid United States Driver’s License

OSHA, EHS certification and/or training

Certified Safety Professional preferred

Experience

Requires five or more years of occupational safety, healthcare facility, industrial hygiene, or environmental experience in a bio-manufacturing, high volume laboratory, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Requires experience working in environments that use and or process blood-borne pathogens, chemical hazards, and bio hazards.

Must have a strong background in training employees, supervision and management in all areas of Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

Knowledge

Must obtain a working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.

Must maintain knowledge of ISO Standards, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory requirements concerning creation and maintenance of controlled documents and record retention.

Must maintain familiarity of regulatory/quality compliance, to include Federal and State regulations, ISO, GHM, cGMP, OSHA, etc.

Must have a working knowledge of equipment and procedures for various technologies.

Must have knowledge of best practices to ensure business continuity and disaster preparedness.

Skills

Must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Must be prepared to identify root causes of problems and select the best course of action when circumstances require.

Must have the capability to be a self-motivated and self-managed individual.

Must have excellent project management skills.

Must be capable of facilitating department project meetings and communicate effectively with internal customers throughout the organization.

Must demonstrate positive leadership skills.

Must have strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple clients for business development and/or fundraising.

Must be capable of operating motor vehicles in all types of weather conditions.

Must have strong computer skills.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must have excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.

Must have excellent analytical skills to determine root cause and risk elements while considering alternative courses of action.

Abilities

Must be a self-starter and self-directed worker.

Must be able to keep information confidential.

Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and perform multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Must be able to travel.

Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.

Must be professional, detail oriented, self-motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.

Must have excellent public speaking, public relations, and a strong teaching ability.

Must have strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities in addition to the ability to exercise good judgment.

Must have the ability to meet time deadlines, connect and interrelate disparate ideas and thoughts, pay attention to detail, and work effectively with varying constituencies.

Must work well independently and as a team member as well as facilitate organizational team activities.

Working Environment

Works in a well-lighted air conditioned and heated laboratory/department. May be exposed to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards and other conditions common to a laboratory environment. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical laboratory environment. May have bodily exposure to refrigerator/freezer temperature, especially hands and face. Will work extended hours during peak periods. May be required to work any time of the day, evening or night during the week or weekend. Ability to use personal motor vehicle for company business required. Occupational Exposure Assignment - Category I

Physical Requirements

Will sit, stand, walk, and bend during working hours.

Requires ability to reach, lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing corrected to a normal range.

We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!

All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include:

• Competitive salary

• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Contribution

• 100% Employer Paid Long-term Disability Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 100% Employer Paid AD&D

• Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)

• 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

• Shift Differentials

• Group Health Medical Plan with prescription coverage

• Paid Holidays

• Variety of Voluntary Supplemental Insurances

• Incentive Compensation Plan

• Voluntary Dental Coverage

• Educational Assistance Program

• Voluntary Vision

BioBridge Global and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here . BioBridge Global maintains a Tobacco & Drug-Free Workplace.