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Jenny Davis
Hull,MA
Summary
Versatile and high-performing professional offering more than 15+ years of safety and regulatory compliance expertise. Methodical about evaluating and optimizing worker conditions through use of strategic monitoring programs. Vigilant and analytical in isolating and addressing different concerns within a fast-paced and diverse work environment. Qualified to create policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Ready to help team meet goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Research Safety Specialist, EH&S
Boston University
11.2018 - 07.2024
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and led presentations/training courses for employees at all levels of organization
- Responsible for oversight of 90+ labs, animal facilities operations, building codes/lab renovations and shipping of biologicals and chemicals per IATA regulations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and performed thorough risk assessments for various job functions, implementing controls to minimize potential hazards and effectively resolved issues.
- Developed and executed safety awareness campaigns, promoting proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation among employees.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with hazardous waste management and aligned with safety regulations and standards per DEP and EPA.
- Lead EHS representative to service IACUC office, worked in concert to review all protocols, inspected all animal facilities procedures, processes and work standards bi-annually, participated in monthly committee meetings and highly involved with AAALAC accreditation and successful renewals for 6 consecutive years
- Escorted APHIS, Boston Fire Department (BFD) and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) inspectors unannounced and answered questions about facility operations.
- Collaborated with EHS directors to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment. Minimized and/or eliminated use of hazards and influenced major changes for labs to abide by maximum allowable quantities (MAQ) of chemical hazards per floor.
- Investigated accidents and incidents involving personnel injuries, misuse of sharps, potential non-human primate infectious agents, rodent bites, and ergonomic mishaps and recommended corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Organized regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss ongoing safety initiatives, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Achieved alliances with facilities maintenance, IACUC, IBC, research compliance, research occupational health services, veterinarians and laboratory chairs.
- Created culture of accountability within organization by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and fostering open communication among employees regarding concerns or incidents.
Project Specialist
Enviro Business Incorporated (EBI)
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality output.
- Attended IBC committees, assisted with meeting minutes, agendas and addressed safety initiatives.
- Obtained rDNA permitting from city for work activities involving BSL2
- Compiled daily field reports, detailing all key activities and on-site inspections for stakeholders
- Presented powerpoint presentations and drill exercises to train staff on Biosafety, Biosecurity and Biocontainment, Chemical Hygiene and Bloodborne Pathogens
Alternate Responsible Official/Lab Manager
Prime Bio Incorporated
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Served as scientist on IACUC and authored animal experimentation protocols
- Facilitated initial set-up/maintenance of Select Agent Program in accordance with state and federal regulatory authorities (DPH, OSHA, NIH and CDC)
- Addressed compliance issues and/or safety concerns directly to CEO and was responsible for resolving matters
- Effectively managed Select Agent and Toxin inventories, incident response, hazardous waste manifest, procurement and preventative maintenance of equipment and purchasing of chemicals/material control
- Ensured preparedness for on-site inspections by implementing inventory and record management controls
Research Assistant
UMASS Dartmouth
03.2008 - 09.2013
- Manufactured active pharmaceutical ingredient at BSL3 facility for pre-clinical and clinical phases in accordance with cGMP for a collaborative funded project with a pharmaceutical company
- Functioned in a liaison capacity with collaborative Quality Assurance and Analytical Teams
- Hosted numerous on-site inspections/audits from CDC/APHIS and contributed to responses for corrective amendments
- Improved Select Agent and Toxin inventories to meet regulatory standards and resolved inventory discrepancies
- IATA certified and responsible for shipping Dangerous Goods and maintaining documentation for University Director of Research Compliance
Education
Master of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology
06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
05.2004
Skills
- Certified AED/CPR/First Aid
- OSHA 40-Hour Hazwoper
- Confined Space Training
- RCRA/DOT Training
- IATA Dangerous Goods
- NIMS/FEMA (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionSoftware
BioRAFT
Huron
Adobe Acrobat & Illustrator
Microsoft Teams & Zoom
SalesForce
Air Table
Affiliations
- CSHEMA Member
- ABSA Member
Timeline
Sr. Research Safety Specialist, EH&S - Boston University
11.2018 - 07.2024
Project Specialist - Enviro Business Incorporated (EBI)
03.2016 - 11.2018
Alternate Responsible Official/Lab Manager - Prime Bio Incorporated
09.2013 - 05.2016
Research Assistant - UMASS Dartmouth
03.2008 - 09.2013
Quinnipiac University - Master of Science, Molecular & Cellular Biology
UMASS Dartmouth - Bachelor of Science, Biology
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