Environmental Health & Safety Technician II

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Environmental Health & Safety Technician II supports the institute’s environmental safety and health programs and helps ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations. The role includes conducting radiation surveys and employee radiation training, performing noise surveys and laboratory safety inspections, and collecting, analyzing, packing, and shipping samples. The technician also collects, sorts, and prepares waste for disposal, maintains emergency equipment, and responds to incidents such as spills, fires, and falls. Work takes place in office and laboratory environments and outdoors. The position may involve close proximity to research animals and work in areas where hazardous materials or infectious agents are present. Personal protective equipment, potentially including a respirator, may be required. Vaccinations may also be required for work in some areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus at least three years of related work experience in industrial hygiene or safety; or four years of related work experience in a laboratory setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be eligible for certification as a Hazardous Material Handler.
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 part of a team.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include a respirator.
Ability to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents may be present; vaccinations may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support environmental safety and health programs and help ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
Conduct radiation surveys and provide radiation training for employees.
Perform noise surveys and laboratory safety inspections.
Collect, analyze, pack, and ship samples.
Collect, sort, and prepare waste for disposal.
Maintain equipment used for emergencies.
Respond to accidents, including spills, fires, and falls.