EHS Specialist - Radiation Safety & Hazardous Materials

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement program (457/403b)

Zusammenfassung

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is looking for an EHS Specialist to support the Environment Health and Safety Office. The role serves internal and external customers, ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include waste handling, inspections, training program development, incident investigations, and coordination with vendors with after-hours on-call duties. A strong safety mindset and adherence to policies are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Four years of hazardous materials experience.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Access.

Aufgaben

• Collect, process and manage chemical, radioactive and biological waste from laboratories, including handling up to 300 lb containers, and coordinating with outside contractors.
• Survey laboratories for compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations; assess risk and document radioactive contamination and radiation levels.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Biosafety program knowledge

Biological risk assessment

Waste Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is looking for an EHS Specialist to support the Environment Health and Safety Office. The role serves internal and external customers, ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include waste handling, inspections, training program development, incident investigations, and coordination with vendors with after-hours on-call duties. A strong safety mindset and adherence to policies are essential.