Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Roche • Carlsbad, NM

13d

About The Position

As an EHS Technician, you support the Manufacturing and R&D functions of GenMark Diagnostics across all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) matters. Under general supervision, you perform technical duties including hazardous waste disposal, office ergonomics, and the maintenance of site SHE documentation. You serve as a key resource, providing safety expertise and guidance to site leadership

Requirements

• You bring a minimum of 1 year of experience in an EHS-specific role.
• Ideally, you have two years of college courses completed in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science or other technical degree, or has a CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor Certification.
• Knowledge of Emergency Action and Emergency Response Plans, including recurring training and drills
• Self-directed and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• You are a trusted partner and can influence within a complex and collaborative organization.
• You bring technical skills with the ability to explain complex issues and requirements verbally and in writing in an easily understood manner.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; willingness to work flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Assisting in maintaining corporate safety standards and policies, adapting to changes, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations by creating and maintaining safety records, data, and files.
• Supporting the safety supervisor in implementing policies, procedures, and training, including ergonomic assessments, industrial hygiene surveys, evacuation drills, facility inspections, and handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and medical waste.
• Coordinating, conducting, and participating in regular safety meetings, such as Emergency Response Team meetings, while managing and maintaining required documentation.
• Utilizing and updating company-specific SHE Data Management Software, Work Order systems, and Preventive Maintenance software to support safety operations efficiently.
• Assisting with incident investigations, follow-up on corrective actions, and thorough documentation of safety/environmental/equipment-related incidents.
• Developing metrics, creating data summaries, and preparing communications for leadership reporting to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned, contributing to a wide range of safety and environmental health responsibilities essential to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree