EHS Specialist II
Company: Labcorp
Location: Burlington
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job Overview:Imagine being involved in cutting edge projects
that change the course of our industry on a daily basis. At
Labcorp, one of the world's largest and most comprehensive
diagnostic testing service companies, you will have an opportunity
to build an exciting career while you make a direct impact on the
lives of millions.Labcorp is currently seeking -a EHS Specialist II
to join their team. In this role, you will develop, implement and -
maintain - programs - and - processes - that - will - ensure - a -
safe and - - environmentally - - responsible - - work - -
environment - - and - - compliance - - with applicable - regulatory
- requirements/company - procedures, - minimize - EHS - related
risk, and strive for EHS excellenceDuties and Responsibilities:
- Provides technical expertise, training and guidance to ensure
compliance with applicable state/country regulatory and industry
standards.
- Ensures the development, deployment and, as necessary, delivery
of effective EHS training to supervisors and employees.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures
- May function as Chemical Hygiene Officer, Radiation Safety
Officer, Emergency Coordinator or other site technical expert as
needed.
- May function as the EHS Site Key Contact, working with the HR
Business Partner team.
- May administer waste programs, including day-to-day monitoring
of waste quantities generated, procurement of packaging supplies
and labels and scheduling of waste pickups.
- May administer safety programs, including day-to-day monitoring
of contractors, facility safety, and fire safety.
- May lead EHS Committee and Team activities, such as department
safety teams, emergency response team, etc.
- May manage Material Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Materials
Management System.
- Prepares and submits regulatory and internal company reports as
required, including air permit and wastewater records, emission and
hazardous waste reports, injury/illness and other EHS reports.
- Develops, implements and maintains required EHS programs, may
include but not limited to lockout/tagout, confined space,
respiratory protection, hazardous waste management, emergency
planning and response, etc.
- Investigates accidents and spills and identifies corrective
measures.
- Responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance for the
management of all RCRA-defined waste streams and storage
areas.
- Identifies and assesses workplace hazards and implements
corrective measures.
- Evaluates purchases and facility modifications to ensure
compliance with standards.
- May act as Emergency Coordinator/Lead Spill Responder.
- Interacts with government agencies.
- Communicates effectively with site management and
employees.
- Perform other related duties as needed.Working Conditions:
- General office and laboratory environment.
- Matrix organizational relationships.
- May work with or in the proximity of hazardous materials.
- May work with human blood and other potentially infectious
materials, sharps and zoonotic agents.
- May be required to move or handle chemical containers,
including 55 gallon drums weighing approximately 400 pounds, with
appropriate mechanical assists and equipment.
- May be required to work in extreme environmental conditions
while performing job duties.Special Factors:
- Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.
- Must be physically fit to wear protective equipment that could
include respiratory protection and other similar PPE.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
- -Immunizations and screenings as
requiredEducation/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Technical Field and Minimum of
five years EHS experience preferably working in a laboratory or
research & development environment.
- Must possess education and/or training requirements and years
of experience to be appointed Radiation Safety Officer or Chemical
Hygiene Officer.
- Professional certification in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or
Environmental Area preferredBenefits: -All job offers will
be---based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience,
applicable---degrees/certifications,---as well as internal equity
and market data.---Regular, -full-time -or part-time employees
working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive
benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K),
ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), -Commissions,
and -Company bonus where applicable. - -For more detailed
information, please -. - -Labcorp is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for
diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate
harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment
decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications
of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race,
religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or
other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status,
marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal
appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information,
or any other legally protected characteristic.We encourage all to
applyIf you are an individual with a disability who needs
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