EH&S Specialist I - Biosafety
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: For this position, the incumbent’s primary assignment will be with the EH&S Biological Safety Team. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge or experience of bloodborne pathogens, recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, biological agents, shipping and import/transport permits, biohazardous materials and medical waste, accident/incident investigations, reporting and record keeping, risk assessments, support, and recordkeeping for Biological Safety Level 1 – 3 laboratories. Able to undergo and receive approval for access to select agents: a Security Risk Assessment by the Criminal Justice Informational System to obtain FBI/CDC clearance, and an internal Suitability Assessment. The EH&S Specialist will work independently and as part of a team to prioritize multiple projects. These tasks will require the employee to work at multiple locations serviced by the UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) EH&S Department, including UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Level Degree, or equivalent, in: microbiology, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, bioengineering, cell biology, or related field
- Zero to two years of working experience in microbiology, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, bioengineering, cell biology, or related field
- Ability to undergo and receive approval for access to select agents including a Security Risk Assessment by the Criminal Justice Informational System to obtain FBI/CDC clearance, and an internal Suitability Assessment
- Ability to become certified as OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper Emergency Responder and wear a full-face respirator
- Ability to become certified by DOT for manifest signing
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle or the ability to travel to off-site locations and respond to matters of urgency
Nice To Haves
- Internship in microbiology, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, bioengineering, cell biology, or related field
Responsibilities
- Assist with inspections, evaluations, surveillance surveys and audits of labs, patient care areas and construction areas
- Assist with risk assessments, incident, and injury investigations
- Support the creation and preparation of checklists for compliance inspections
- Conduct inventory of safety supplies and par levels
- Assist with biological waste and sharps collection and disposal
- Assist with response to urgent/emergent calls, questions or requests of lower acuity incidents
- Assist with data collection, research, and investigation of regulatory concern
- File and maintain records and documentation (i.e. training records, waste manifests, SDS, safety, equipment, certifications, inspection reports)
- Perform or assist with inventory of biosafety cabinets and scheduling of certifications, decontaminations and repairs
- Assist with conducting drills and exercises
- Participate in testing emergency eyewash and safety showers
- Conduct respiratory fit testing
- Assist with conducting EH&S training
- Participate in the EH&S nights, weekends, holiday and off-hours on-call program
- May participate on the EH&S Emergency Response Team (will require wearing full face respirator)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
