EH&S Technician III

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections of laboratories, facilities, and equipment; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in incident and near-miss investigations by gathering data, interviewing employees, and preparing preliminary reports.
• Perform hazardous waste management activities, including waste characterization, labeling, accumulation area management, and preparation for off-site disposal.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze routine safety and environmental samples (e.g., air, water, and waste) in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Maintain and update EH&S documentation, databases, permits, and compliance records accurately.
• Provide EH&S orientation and refresher training on topics such as personal protective equipment (PPE) use, chemical handling, and emergency response.
• Serve as a resource to employees by addressing day-to-day EH&S questions and escalating complex issues to EH&S specialists or managers.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including spill response, evacuation drills, and equipment readiness checks.
• Participate in sustainability, recycling, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Perform other related duties to support EH&S programs.
• Participating in cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Adapting to new technologies, processes, or methodologies.
• Supporting other departments or teams during periods of high demand.
• Contributing to special projects or temporary assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA's General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910).
• Solid understanding of workplace safety, hazardous materials handling, and basic regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in environmental health and safety, facilities, laboratory operations, or related fields.
• Require participation in rotating on-call or emergency response duties outside regular working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to conduct inspections and independently document compliance findings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in recordkeeping and reporting.
• Effective communication skills to deliver training and provide guidance to employees.
• Ability to respond appropriately to safety concerns and participate in incident response activities.
• Knowledge of applicable ISO 14000 series requirements in accordance with GRAIL standards.
• A technical certificate in environmental health, safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance.
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485).
• Clinical laboratory regulations and standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 15189).
• Cybersecurity principles, tools, and control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA).
• Hazardous waste management and transportation regulations (e.g., RCRA, DOT, IATA).

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Work is performed in office, laboratory, and industrial facility settings. Frequent use of PPE, including safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, and protective footwear. Regular lifting or moving of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Potential handling of controlled chemicals, biological materials, and manufacturing equipment under established safety protocols, including Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) requirements and applicable safety and regulatory guidelines for working in a BSL-2 laboratory setting.