Environmental Health & Safety Technician I

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the EH&S Technician will support the institute in the areas of environmental safety and health ensuring compliance with city, state and federal regulations. The EH&S Technician will conduct radiation surveys and conduct radiation training for employees. Performs noise surveys and laboratory safety inspections. Collects, analyzes, ships and packs samples. The ES&H Technician will collect, sort and prepare wastes for disposal and will be responsible for maintaining equipment for emergencies and will respond to accidents such as spills, fires, and falls.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of related work experience in industrial hygiene or safety; or 2 years of related work experience working in a laboratory setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Basic understanding of general safety, fire safety, industrial hygiene and/or environmental safety
Superior professional-level written and verbal communication skills
High degree of professionalism, excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, NRC and DOE regulations
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed