EHS Specialist II

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

About The Position

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 excellence

Requirements

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.
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 required

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Area preferred

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.