Safety & Health Associate - Impactful EHS on Campus

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave (18 days/yr)

401(a) retirement savings with 6% mix

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University seeks a Safety & Health Associate to assist in developing and implementing occupational safety and health programs across campus. The role involves investigating injuries and illness, maintaining regulatory data, and supporting biosafety and lab safety initiatives.

The position requires a BS in Environmental Health and Safety or related field with at least four years of relevant experience. Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years directly related professional experience in environmental health and safety programs including fire and life safety, laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazardous materials, biological safety and/or occupational safety.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the investigation of injuries and illness and make recommendations for prevention.
• Ensure monitoring equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Maintain asbestos database.
• Collect injury and illness data for analysis.
• Collect asbestos samples for analysis.
• Inspect emergency eye wash and shower units across campus.
• Inspect and test lab fume hoods.
• Assist with inspections and correction information with regard to insurance and regulatory agencies.
• Provide support for biosafety and blood borne pathogen programs and training.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and respond to indoor air quality concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Regulatory interpretation

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory liaison

PPE usage

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

West Virginia University seeks a Safety & Health Associate to assist in developing and implementing occupational safety and health programs across campus. The role involves investigating injuries and illness, maintaining regulatory data, and supporting biosafety and lab safety initiatives.

The position requires a BS in Environmental Health and Safety or related field with at least four years of relevant experience. Master’s degree is preferred.