Hazardous Materials Safety & Compliance Specialist

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking a Safety Specialist to join the Environmental Health & Safety team in Burlington, VT. The role focuses on daily hazardous materials management, waste handling, and emergency response to spills, with oversight of PPE and Hazard Communications compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrated EH&S experience, ideally within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant professional experience may substitute for degree.
• EH&S knowledge and hazardous waste handling experience preferred.
• Healthcare environment experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Daily handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• Emergency response to chemical spills.
• Oversight of the EH&S PPE program.
• Hazard Communications compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking a Safety Specialist to join the Environmental Health & Safety team in Burlington, VT. The role focuses on daily hazardous materials management, waste handling, and emergency response to spills, with oversight of PPE and Hazard Communications compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrated EH&S experience, ideally within a healthcare setting.