Safety Health

Cynthia A. LeFave

** *** **** *** ****, MA *****

978-***-**** *******.******@*******.***

www.linkedin.com/in/CynthiaLeFave

Summary

Goal-driven Environmental Health and Safety professional with proven

success in regulatory compliance in R&D biotechnology environments that

included hazardous waste, radiation, biosafety/medical waste, controlled

substances, MWRA and flammable material storage. Key strengths include

chemical hygiene, radiation safety, training development and delivery,

biological safety, ergonomics and communication/event planning. Thrive in

team environments. Success serving as Radiation and Biological Safety

Officers, IBC Chair and IACUC member.

Professional Experience

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. 2004 -

2011

Cambridge/Lexington Massachusetts

Senior Environment, Health and Safety Specialist 2007 - 2011

Oversaw laboratory safety and regulatory compliance for all research and

development locations encompassing 350 employees and 2 facilities.

. Ensured Radiation compliance by developing procedures and trainings to

accommodate increased use of radioactive materials

. Organized 3-day Health and Safety Expo for all 1500 Massachusetts

employees with anticipation of increased employee health

. Instituted numerous training programs increasing compliance and safe

behaviors of laboratory staff

. Organized Institutional Biosafety Committee and improved registration

process to enhance regulatory compliance with rDNA regulations

. Secured MSDS management system allowing for instant employee access,

eliminating need for paper-based system at all 5 lab and manufacturing

locations

. Partnered with Corporate Communications for event communication and

intranet modifications contributing to higher EHS visibility

. Performed IH assessments involving laboratory chemicals, working with

management to reduce or eliminate exposures

. Extensive knowledge and experience in R&D permitting requirements

reducing risk of non-compliance

. Authored and updated 10+ MSDSs for submittal to contract organizations

performing fill/finish and toxicology/pharmacology studies

. Supervised a contract staff member for a year developing skills in

mentoring and delgation

Environment, Health and Safety Specialist II 2004 - 2007

Worked closely with department management in supporting R&D and QC

laboratories with 450 employees.

. Improved new hire process by implementing initial lab safety training

program meeting regulatory timelines for new employee training

. Managed site recycling program increasing volume of cardboard, glass

and plastic recycled annually

. Inspected and removed waste from 20 waste accumulation areas weekly

contributing to increased hazardous waste compliance

. Introduced a first aid supply maintenance program benefiting all

Massachusetts employees and demonstrating OSHA compliance

. Established prescription safety glasses and safety shoe schedules

improving PPE availability and overall compliance

. Assisted in the submittal permits and licenses contributing to

regulatory compliance with agencies such as MWRA, DEA, DPH, Cambridge

Fire, DEP, Cambridge Health

. Enhanced radiation safety program with increased communication and

training of employees

. Organized awareness and participation activities such as blood drives,

Earth Day and other EHS activities/events

. Inspected laboratories fostering safety awareness and adherence to EHS

policies

Antigenics, Inc. Lexington, MA 2003-2004

Environmental Health and Safety Associate

Contributed to the successful relocation of FDA approved lab/manufacturing

from Woburn to Lexington by assisting the EHS department during time of

transition.

. Assisted the EHS department with all aspects of safety such as

biological, chemical, and radiation safety

. Submitted permit applications and assisted decommissioning of Woburn

location

. Inspected hazardous waste accumulation areas and laboratories which

led to increased compliance

. Maintained PPE supplies allowing for continued compliance

. Coordinated with Occupational Health for baseline exams

. Assisted with lab safety trainings

Pratt and Whitney, Inc. East Hartford, CT 2002

Environment, Health and Safety Co-Op

Worked in the Combustors, Augmenters and Nozzles facility assisting EHS

with special projects and routine tasks.

. Lead weekly injury investigations to identify preventive and

corrective actions

. Active member on the ergonomic team

. Conducted noise dosimetry and enrolled employees in the hearing

conservation program

. Tested and corrected air guns for compliance with OSHA standards

. Performed weekly audits on satellite waste collection sites and

enforced compliance through management interaction

. Presented morning "Tool Box Talk" when needed

. Reported weekly metrics to management on medical visits and OSHA

recordable injuries

Education

Masters of Science Environmental Health / Industrial Hygiene

University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA

Bachelors of Science Environmental Science / Environmental Health

University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA

Professional Organizations

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

New England Chapter AIHA

AIHA Lab Health and Safety Committee

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