EHS Specialist: Radiation Safety & Hazardous Waste

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center’s Environment Health & Safety department seeks an EHS Specialist to support all internal and external customers by providing assistance across the EHS office.

The role emphasizes hazardous materials handling, regulatory compliance, and program administration. You will regard safety practices and maintain documentation in accordance with institutional policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle collection and processing of chemical, radioactive, and biological wastes.
• Survey laboratories for compliance with federal and institutional regulations.
• Assist with calibration of survey meters and related instruments.
• Support EHS training programs and policy development.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and minimize deficiencies.
• Maintain inventories and proper shipments of hazardous materials.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions; participate in after-hours on-call.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Biosafety program knowledge

Biological risk assessment

Waste Management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center’s Environment Health & Safety department seeks an EHS Specialist to support all internal and external customers by providing assistance across the EHS office.

The role emphasizes hazardous materials handling, regulatory compliance, and program administration. You will regard safety practices and maintain documentation in accordance with institutional policies.