Christopher M. Pitoscia, CSP

Experience

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  Partners HealthCare

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2002

  Pharmaceutical Technician

  Ensured correct packaging of pharmaceutical products in high volume distribution center. Worked as team member to ship daily product orders to hospitals and long-term care facilities.

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  Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc

  Apr 2002 - Aug 2004

  Clean Pack Lead Chemist / Assistant Project Manager

  Responsible for providing DOT and EPA compliant handling, packaging, transportation and disposal services to hazardous materials generators. Including: universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and general industry.Managed and assisted multi-month laboratory move projects for two separate Fortune 500 companies, resulting in high degree of customer satisfaction.

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  Columbia University Medical Center Office of Environmental Health and Safety

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2007

  Laboratory Safety Officer

  Managed and administered all aspects of comprehensive environmental health and safety and regulatory compliance program throughout several hundred research laboratories.Designed and regularly conducted training programs for diverse groups of employees including facilities personnel, Principal Investigators and laboratory staff, numbering in size from 3 to 300.Responded to and assisted with workplace indoor air quality investigations, ergonomic evaluations, and chemical and biological safety emergencies.Conducted audit activities associated with 2004 Environmental Protection Agency Self-Audit initiative. Show less

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  Columbia University Office of Environmental Health and Safety

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Biological Safety Officer

  Administered all aspects of comprehensive biological safety program, including laboratory and equipment inspections, collection and maintenance of research data, and technical support to research staff and campus community.Reviewed and approved research protocols for compliance with local, state and federal regulations.Designed and conducted monthly and customized training for Biological Safety and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen programs. Monitored regulatory developments to maintain training program currency.Served on a variety of University safety committees. Show less

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  Columbia University

  Oct 2010 - now

  Coordinate daily activities of 8-member staff of Environmental Health and Safety professionals in laboratory and radiation safety disciplines.Led development of departmental programming and resources for specialized compliance needs, including shipment of biological, chemical and radiological dangerous goods.

  • Director, Environmental Health & Safety

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety

    Jun 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Manager, Research Safety Programs - Environmental Health & Safety

    Oct 2010 - Jan 2022
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  Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

  Sept 2015 - now

  Instructor

  Graduate course in Laboratory Methods in Environmental Health Science. Provide instruction on risk assessment and hazard analysis methodologies, fundamental safety and industrial hygiene principles and basic concepts of laboratory hazard recognition and control.