Environmental Health and Safety Professional II at Emory Healthcare/Emory University Atlanta, GA

Environmental Health and Safety Professional II

Emory Healthcare/Emory University, Atlanta, GA.

Key Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, monitors, controls, inspects, contains or removes hazardous material (biological, chemical, radioactive or other).
• Provides support to ensure compliance with applicable standards, laws and regulations.
• Performs surveys and routine safety inspections in the areas of biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety or industrial hygiene.
• May participate in project management to facilitate laboratory moves and abatement projects, including coordination with vendors, contractors and internal clients.
• Maintains storage areas, equipment, and personal protective equipment related to EHS programs.
• Participates in training for program areas.
• Responds to internal clients regarding chemical, biosafety, radiation safety and industrial hygiene concerns.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience in environmental engineering, public health, occupational health and safety or other appropriate science-related field of study (e.g., chemistry) is required.
• Professional Board Certification desired (Examples include: CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), PE (Professional Engineer), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional), BSP (Biosafety Professional)).
• Equivalent combination of experience, education and training is accepted.

Work Location & Hours

Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Health and Safety Information

Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, working with human blood, body fluids, tissues or other potentially infectious materials, working with radioactive materials or devices.