Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Location

US-MA-Cambridge

Requisition ID

2022-6175



Overview



Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.



Responsibilities



EHS professional needed to support an engineering oriented R&D organization with 250 labs and shops including electronics, biological, and semiconductor fabrication labs. Duties will include supporting a broad range of EHS programs including but not limited to EHS inspections, EHS training, biosafety, hazardous waste management, fire safety program, indoor air quality, emergency management, accident investigations, and laboratory experimental review. Candidate will manage the chemical inventory and purchasing review program. Knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements required.

Along with all EHS personnel, provide quality and timely customer service for EHS issues. Respond to emergencies with support from other EHS Office personnel. Be able to provide quick turn-around of service requests in a friendly professional manner with problem solving as a top priority.

Customer service for all EHS issues.

Manage and maintain Draper's chemical inventory using the Peoplesoft database system and Microsoft Excel.

Manage and maintain Draper's SDS database on Collaboratory.

Manage EHS approval for PO requisitions of hazardous materials.

Participate in accident investigation and route cause analysis.

Organize and distribute the information for the Institutional Biosafety, Radiation, and Safety Committee meetings and applicable programs' maintenance requirements

Develop web-based EHS trainings and deliver classroom EHS trainings.

Assist Senior EHS Specialists with the EHS inspection and training program.

Assist Senior EHS Specialists with hazardous waste management, fire safety program, indoor air quality, emergency management, accident investigations, and laboratory experimental review.



Qualifications



A minimum of a BS in engineering, science or related field with five years of professional experience is required. A Master's Degree in an EHS field with the ability to become certified in CBSP , CIH, CSP or other EHS related certification is desirable. Advanced knowledge of Peoplesoft, Collaboratory, and the Microsoft Office Suite programs is recommended for this role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to wear a respirator and lift 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance which requires proof of US Citizenship.

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