EHS Specialist (Chemical and Lab)

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The EHS Specialist 1 assists in maintaining organizational compliance with all applicable standards and guidelines set for by environmental and health safety (EHS) regulations. The EHS Specialist 1 provides expert technical consultation and assists with developing, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining a comprehensive safety program for all units of the University of Miami to ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements for healthcare, research, and teaching laboratories (University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System).

Core Job Functions

• Oversees, under limited supervision, the applicable EHS program(s), i.e., Laser Safety, Biological Safety, Haz Mat etc.
• Assists in procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations.
• Conducts comprehensive EHS evaluations and ensures appropriate control measures are in place as well as approving alternate controls.
• Ensures the minimization of risk related to non-compliance with regulations and policies governing the conduct of the applicable EHS program(s).
• Delivers EHS education and training to any and all University of Miami faculty, staff, and students who work with or have potential for exposure to harmful agents.
• Performs EHS audits and inspections in respect to current regulations and guidelines on scheduled intervals or more frequent as deemed necessary.
• Investigates accidents occurring on University campuses, and assists with implementing and tracking corrective action plans.
• Participates in emergency response procedures for incidents involving hazardous agents and materials, and responds to incidents as appropriate.
• Maintains continuing EHS education in order to stay abreast of developments in the applicable environmental health and safety program.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Additional information

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Department Specific Functions

• Actively provide support to the University of Miami community about chemical safety by giving advice, managing chemicals, and implementing hands-on risk control measures.
• Participates and assists in chemical concerns or complaints response, evaluations, or investigations.
• Ensure quality and service level on technical measurements by testing, calibrating, and proper usage of typical chemical hygiene monitoring tools and hazard engineering control devices.
• Be able to provide support for chemical safety programs such as chemical hazard communication, exposure determination, health monitoring, chemical hygiene programs, etc.
• Participate in and assist in the annual lab inspection program.
• Review protocols, procedures, and instructions to ensure appropriate risk mitigation, training, and compliance with applicable regulations within facilities and across the university.
• Participate in keeping the safety data sheet in the digital database on the University of Miami platform.
• Design posters, develop training, and participate in other creative endeavors in the development of safety resources.
• Conduct safety-related training as needed.
• Participate in the response to accidents and exposures to hazardous chemicals.
• Become a HAZWOPER 40 technician and other achieve other safety credentials as identified.
• Participate in incident response as occasions arise.
• Provide support to institutional committees, departments and groups as necessary.
• Support other EHS initiatives that require team response and/or participation.
• Other duties relating to EHS support of the University as necessary.

Additional information

• The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
• With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
• We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
• Job Status: Full time
• Employee Type: Staff