Senior EH&S Technician

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Environment, Health & Safety seeks a Research Safety Technician Senior to support multiple EH&S programs on campus. You will assist in the Central Service Laboratory, Hazardous Waste, and training initiatives while maintaining records and coordinating safety activities.

This in-person role requires strong communication, the ability to lift heavy loads, and a willingness to work on-site with occasional after-hours coverage. Join a collaborative team protecting campus health and safety.

Qualifications

• Equivalency of education and experience accepted.
• Knowledge of EH&S regulations and safety practices.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and follow SOPs.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication of safety concepts.
• Basic math for counting, decay calculations, and unit conversions; proficient with Windows.
• Experience handling hazardous materials and understanding chemical incompatibilities.
• Valid CA noncommercial license and ability to operate a one-ton truck.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle drums up to 500 lbs with safety equipment.
• Willingness to wear PPE and respond to hazmat incidents.
• Adaptable to multiple EH&S duties; on-site work; occasional non-business hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the Central Service Laboratory activities (dosimetry, bioassay, instrument calibrations).
• Support Hazardous Waste Program (chemical, controlled substances, medical, radiological).
• Assist in vehicle & facility maintenance, Fume Hood Certification, and Shipping & Receiving.
• Contribute to Training Program, PPE Distribution, and Controlled Substances Management.
• Maintain inventory, prepare reports, and manage documents and data entry.
• Conduct EH&S surveys and inspections; respond to spills and emergencies.
• Assist in other EH&S initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Safety program knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

SOP adherence

MS Office

Hazardous materials handling

CA driver's license / vehicle ops

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

CA Driver's License (valid)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Department Summary

UCLA Environment, Health & Safety's mission is to encourage and promote a strong safety culture that practices sound health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Our Mission: Encourage and promote a strong safety culture that practices sound health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Our Vision: Engage and inform the UCLA Campus and Community by providing collaborative, proactive and responsive safety and compliance expertise.

Our Divisions:

• UCLA Fire
• Research Safety (Chemical, Biosafety & High Containment, Laser & Photobiological, Radiation, Diving, Hazardous Waste)
• Information Technology
• Administration & Training
• Environmental, Occupational and Safety Programs (Safety & Compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Environmental Compliance)

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of an EH&S Supervisor, Research Safety (RS) Technicians support the daily operation of multiple EH&S programs and services. Key responsibilities include supporting the Central Service Laboratory (dosimetry, bioassay, instrument calibrations); Hazardous Waste Program (chemical, controlled substances, medical, City of LA City Sanitation household, and radiological); vehicle & facility maintenance; Fume Hood Certification Program; Central Shipping & Receiving Program; Training Program, PPE Distribution Program; Controlled Substances Program; and Chemical Inventory Program.

The RS Technician also provides administrative support through inventory control, report preparation, forms and documents management, data entry, and recordkeeping. Additional duties include conducting Research Safety surveys and inspections, responding to hazardous materials spills and emergency incidents, and assisting in other EH&S initiatives and responsibilities as assigned.

This is an in-person position.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Few years An equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Basic knowledge/understanding of relevant EH&S field(s), and related regulations. (Required)
• Skill in organization and prioritization which accurately reflect the relative importance of the job responsibilities and following through on assignments. (Required)
• Ability to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures and providing input and feedback as required. (Required)
• Written and interpersonal skills to communicate safety requirements and principles effectively in order to convey technical information to the campus community or persuade others to take a required action. Familiarity with basic mathematics sufficient to use counting instruments and applying radioactive decay, inverse square law, and simple dose formulae. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Windows-based programs. (Required)
• Working knowledge of handling hazardous materials and chemical incompatibilities. (Required)
• Possession of a valid CA Driver's License and ability to operate a one ton truck. (Required)
• Skill in working independently or as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues.
  (Required)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and manipulate drums weighing up to 500 lbs. using safety equipment. (Required)
• Ability to wear respiratory equipment and other types of PPE for responding to hazmat emergencies. (Required)
• Adaptability in performing a variety of EH&S duties, often changing from one task to another in a quick period of time. (Required)
• Ability to work in person/on site. On occasion, may need to work during non-business hours,
  weekends, and holidays. (Required)
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety codes to assess, develop, and provide accurate information to the campus community. Experience in operational aspects of a hazardous waste program. Working knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry and some of the hazards encountered in an academic setting. Working knowledge of the hazard classification systems, chemical incompatibilities, hazardous materials handling, and PPE use. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• High School Diploma Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of experience in an environmental health and safety program (Required) Or
• Bachelor's Degree Two years of college including appropriate science courses and one year of experience in an environmental health and safety (Preferred)
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to work on campus. (Required)
• On occasion, may need to work during non-business hours, weekends, and holidays. (Required)

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

TX-Systemwide Technical

Complete Position Description

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