Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I

Role Summary

The EHS Specialist I role assists with the implementation of established programs, performs work on EHS projects within defined parameters, and exercises judgment within these defined parameters to determine appropriate action. A foundational background in EHS regulations and standard industry practices is expected to review regulations, apply industry best practices, and consult with peers to research and implement remediation or actions as warranted. This role is onsite five days per week at the Global HQ Campus in Tarrytown.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing various EHS programs and initiatives under the direction of the Senior EHS Specialist or Associate Manager of EHS
• Assists in implementing safety management systems and environmental systems
• Assists with implementing emergency response programs
• Conducts weekly surveys of laboratory and waste areas where radioactive materials are used
• Assists with EHS on-the-job training and classroom training
• Performs routine ergonomic assessments and makes recommendations
• Documents and investigates work-related injuries and/or illnesses and implements corrective actions
• Maintains industrial hygiene equipment and performs IH monitoring to assess exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Performs EHS audits of labs, support areas, and offices
• Ensures PPE is readily available to laboratory personnel
• Assists with revising safety-related policies and procedures
• Assists in training new hires by providing EHS safety orientation (emergency preparedness, hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, chemical, biological, and radioactive hazards, safety compliance procedures, waste requirements, etc.)
• Maintains and organizes EHS stock rooms
• Performs respiratory protection inspections
• Performs data analysis using data analytics software and Excel
• Participates in professional development training and activities
• Available 24/7 for emergencies

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate with the ability to learn specialized software applications
• Ability to conduct EHS training sessions
• Ability to use a PC, specialized safety and industrial hygiene equipment, and various applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study with up to 4 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety