University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester , MA 01601
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY:
For this position, the incumbent's primary assignment will be with the EH&S Biological Safety Team. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge or experience of bloodborne pathogens, recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, biological agents, shipping and import/transport permits, biohazardous materials and medical waste, accident/incident investigations, reporting and record keeping, risk assessments, support, and recordkeeping for Biological Safety Level 1 - 3 laboratories. Able to undergo and receive approval for access to select agents: a Security Risk Assessment by the Criminal Justice Informational System to obtain FBI/CDC clearance, and an internal Suitability Assessment.
The EH&S Specialist will work independently and as part of a team to prioritize multiple projects. These tasks will require the employee to work at multiple locations serviced by the UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) EH&S Department, including UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC).
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with inspections, evaluations, surveillance surveys and audits of labs, patient care areas and construction areas
Assist with risk assessments, incident, and injury investigations
Support the creation and preparation of checklists for compliance inspections
Conduct inventory of safety supplies and par levels
Assist with biological waste and sharps collection and disposal
Assist with response to urgent/emergent calls, questions or requests of lower acuity incidents
Assist with data collection, research, and investigation of regulatory concern
File and maintain records and documentation (i.e. training records, waste manifests, SDS, safety, equipment, certifications, inspection reports)
Perform or assist with inventory of biosafety cabinets and scheduling of certifications, decontaminations and repairs
Assist with conducting drills and exercises
Participate in testing emergency eyewash and safety showers
Conduct respiratory fit testing
Assist with conducting EH&S training
Participate in the EH&S nights, weekends, holiday and off-hours on-call program
May participate on the EH&S Emergency Response Team (will require wearing full face respirator)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Experience
Certifications
Ability to undergo and receive approval for access to select agents including a Security Risk Assessment by the Criminal Justice Informational System to obtain FBI/CDC clearance, and an internal Suitability Assessment
Ability to become certified as OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper Emergency Responder and wear a full-face respirator
Ability to become certified by DOT for manifest signing
Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
University Of Massachusetts Medical School