Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
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Job Description
The Environmental Health and Safety Technician position supports a variety of technical operations and services for the Environmental Health and Safety department. Key duties of the position include receiving and delivering chemical packages maintaining the laboratory chemical inventory system and hazardous materials shipping and disposal. The position also conducts safety equipment inspections assists in preparing distributing and communicating safety information maintains department response and monitoring instruments and equipment and performs activities to support multiple safety programs administered by the department.
Responsibilities
Receive chemicals record into chemical inventory management system and deliver to laboratories. Prepare and provide hazardous materials safety information and educational materials. Maintain the University laboratory chemical inventory using the Universitys chemical tracking software system prepare inventory reports ensure safety data sheets are available and conduct periodic audits of inventory records. Support hazardous materials shipping by confirming regulatory shipping requirements preparing shipping papers and packages and coordinating with common carriers. Support hazardous waste management services including collection characterization tracking and packaging. Perform activities to support EHSS in administering safety programs with a focus on chemical safety biosafety radiation safety laser safety and general laboratory safety. Perform safety inspections of chemical fume hoods eye wash safety showers etc. and ensure corrective actions are completed. Procure select and distribute lab coats and coordinate lab coat laundering services. Create and distribute safety signage. Assist with creating and communicating safety information guidance and trainings. Inventory inspect and calibrate EHSS instruments equipment and emergency response supplies. Participate in hazardous material spill and emergency response. This includes ability to use a respirator and protective clothing and specialized instruments and equipment. Monitor and assign task to student workers and interns. Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
