EHS Specialist - Environment Health and Safety

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the Environment Health & Safety office. The role focuses on hazardous materials management, waste handling, laboratory compliance, and safety program development.

Responsibilities include waste collection, regulatory coordination, inspections, training support, and maintaining safety documentation. Occasional after-hours call duties and emergency coordination are required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of hazardous materials experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process chemical, radioactive and biological waste.
• Conduct weekly inspections and coordinate with contractors for waste disposal.
• Survey laboratories for regulatory compliance and maintain documentation.
• Assist with training development, policy updates and incident investigations.
• On-call after hours and act as alternate emergency coordinator per university plan.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Excel

Word

Access

Biosafety

Biological risk

Waste management

Hazardous materials handling

Radiation safety

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree (Health Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering)

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Department: Environment Health & Safety (EHS) ----- Environment Health and Safety Department

Position Title: EHS Specialist - Environment Health and Safety

Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary: The EHS Specialist serves all internal and external customers by providing assistance in all areas of the Environment, Health & Safety office.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities Collecting and processing chemical waste, radioactive waste and biological waste from research laboratories which will include handling 55-gallon containers that can weigh as much as 300 pounds. Conducting weekly inspections. Tracking the decay-in-storage radioactive waste and managing documentation of radioactive waste records and coordinating with outside contractors to properly dispose of radioactive waste. Surveying laboratories to assure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Includes tasks such as coordination with lab staff, assessing risk, taking and analyzing wipes for radioactive contamination, surveying for radiation levels, assessing lab practices for compliance with safe work practices, and maintaining documentation. Assists with coordination and calibration of survey meters and other instruments and ensures that they have been properly calibrated or properly stored out of service. Support the development and coordination of EHS related training programs and policy development. Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies are minimized and corrected. Assists with updating radiation inventory and chemical inventory tracking software system. Assists with the proper shipments of Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods. Maintains filing systems regarding occupant safety. Help investigate and mitigate accidents, spills, losses, thefts, unauthorized receipts, uses, transfers, disposals, misadministration, and other deviations from approved safety practices involving hazardous agents and implement corrective actions as necessary. This will include being on-call after hours. Operate as an alternate emergency coordinator as outlined in the University’s Contingency Plan. Participates in required training which includes, but is not limited to: An introductory training related to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act within 30 days of hire. This training shall include, but is not limited to, online training, review of the University’s Contingency Plan and on-the-job training. An annual training related to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This training shall include, but is not limited to, online training, review of the University’s Contingency Plan and on-the-job training. Annual Radiation Safety, Biosafety, Bloodborne Pathogen, Hazardous Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, and HAZWOPER training Conducts activities in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with KUMC Policies and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Performs job responsibilities in a safe and secure manner. Coordinate work with other University areas ensure integration and support of the University mission. Develops, maintains and expands job-specific knowledge and skills to keep pace with industry changes and supports the university's commitment to excellence and innovation. Participates in relevant committees, task force, or other similar activities. Maintain confidentiality of medical center, employee, and patient information. Manages sensitive data with discretion and in accordance with KUMC policies and legal requirements. Maintains the highest standards of integrity, respect, professional conduct, and ethical standards. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications Work Experience Four (4) years of hazardous materials experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Experience using Microsoft computer software: Word®, Excel® and Access®

Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Health Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering). Work Experience: Experience with radiation safety, emergency response, Safety Committees Experience with academic research laboratories Skills Communication Collaboration Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Biosafety program knowledge Biological risk assessment Waste Management

Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

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Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Rate Type: Hourly Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range: $28.20 - $38.35 Minimum $28.20 Midpoint $33.17 Maximum $38.35

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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