Environmental Health & Safety Associate

Environmental Health & Safety Associate Shrewsbury, MA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $79,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Hazardous waste manifests Biomedical waste Record keeping Computer operation Environmental permitting Preventative hardware maintenance Laboratory safety Safety inspections for hazard identification Computer literacy Associate's degree in environmental science Regulatory compliance Environmental compliance Mid-level Environmental Science High school diploma or GED Staff training Environmental law compliance support Data entry Health and safety committees Stocking Environmental regulatory compliance Occupational safety risk assessments Environmental Engineering Respiratory protection Associate's degree Hazardous waste disposal Technical Proficiency Health and safety training programs Full Job Description Req ID #: 233017 Shrewsbury, MA, US 1st Full time For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary Administer and maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), biowaste, and biological waste disposal programs. Maintain safety equipment and stock supplies, qualify and train staff in safety or environmental areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer and maintain biowaste at Shrewsbury facility including waste profiling, permitting, manifesting, record keeping and reports. Oversee transportation and maintain logs of biowaste material. Maintain a preventative maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget. Administer and maintain the environmental index and permit database, ensure up to date records for compliance for all regulatory agencies, and sponsor inspections. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of company health and safety programs Maintain all Safety Data Sheets (SDS), database and binders, perform scheduled inventory of products and document locations of products, data entry of all required SDS information into appropriate tracking database. Conduct safety training classes as qualified and required Assist in coordinating and scheduling of safety committee meetings. Inventory, stock, and order safety supplies. Perform respirator fit testing and monitor and review respirator monthly inspection and end of service logs. Conduct inspections of safety shower and eyewash checks. Assist site EH&S Manager with proactive risk assessment and mitigation programs for site laboratories, vivarium, offices and shared spaces. Perform all other related duties as assigned. The pay for this position is between $70,000 and $79,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Associates Degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in environmental science, environmental engineering or related discipline preferred

Experience:

2 years related experience in a health & safety and or environmental position. Experience in regulatory environment preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure:

None.

Other:

Proficient in the use of computer network and standard office software applications. Knowledge of governmental safety and environmental regulations and chemical handling preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and work/type at a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, kneel or crouch, and use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift, move and/or hold up to 50 pounds; this includes work materials and supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, respirator, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work with and/or near moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, toxic or caustic chemicals and biohazards, and is exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases.

Comments:

This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed About Safety Assessment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years. We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility. Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to . This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. For more information, please visit www.criver.com.