Safety and Occupational Health Manager, GS-0018-12/13

This position is located in the Food and Drug Administration, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Office of Blood Research and Review, Office of Management, Division of Program Services, Safety Team, located in Silver Spring, MD

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

As a Safety and Occupational Health Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

1. Identifying potentially hazardous factors and risk associated with biomedical research;
2. Developing methods to eliminate or control potentially hazardous factor;
3. Oversee the safety operations of laboratories that use biological materials.
4.Preparing evaluations based on established regulations and internal policies;
5. Perform investigations of incidents involving personal injury, illness, or property damage;
6. Conduct surveys of research laboratories, common laboratory areas, cold rooms.