Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Assistant

La Jolla Institute for Immunology • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the EH&S Department head, the EH&S Assistant primarily performs administrative duties for Institute safety and occupational health programs. This includes database management, record keeping, filing, organization of various EH&S programs and support toward development of department initiatives. Additional technical duties include inspection monitoring of building safety equipment and emergency management coordination support.

Requirements

• 0-2 years’ experience in an office or professional environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency required; experience with database management systems preferred.
• Proven sound judgement and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the EH&S or Occupational Health is preferred.
• Educational background in scientific or public health strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EH&S safety training sessions. Schedule and arrange to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and update records accordingly.
• Assist with the development and presentation of training sessions
• Coordinate safety and compliance committee meetings, including minute taking
• Facilitate medical surveillance and occupational health program per LJI standards and in compliance with regulations as applicable
• Handle and oversee information related to injury cases with occupational health provider
• Coordinate with HR involving workers’ comp cases
• Assist with procurement, invoicing and budgeting
• Institutional compliance committees administrative support (IBC, IACUC)
• Maintaining confidential employee files
• Assist with the maintenance of departmental policy and procedure documents
• Organization and maintenance of department documents including training records, inspection reports, certifications, permits and fees, accident reports and other department related documents.
• Coordination of records between EH&S office and other Institutional departments as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees