HMM Safety Specialist Job at University of California San Francisco
The Hazardous Materials Management (HMM) Safety Specialist serves as a general EH&S safety specialist for the Martin Luther King Building located in Oakland. The safety specialist works closely with principal investigators, laboratory supervisors, and other staff working in the MLK Building to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations by providing general guidance to researchers on laboratory safety, injury prevention, ergonomics, and hazardous waste management. The safety specialsit inspects research laboratories for compliance with UCSF safety policies, performs routine testing of emergency showers and eyewashes, certifies chemical fume hoods, and performs radiation surveys. Additionally, the position is responsible for helping oversee the receipt of radioactive materials and DEA controlled substances, picking up hazardous and radioactive waste from laboratories, managing the central waste accumulation areas, and overseeing hazardous, medical, and radioactive waste shipouts from the MLK building for offsite disposal.
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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
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Department Description
The Office of Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for promoting environmental stewardship and a safe workplace at UCSF while helping to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to occupational safety and the environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a science related field / or equivalent experience / training
- One (1) or more years of experience working in an EH&S related field
- Solid comprehensive working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing occupational and laboratory safety
- Solid comprehensive working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing hazardous, medical, radioactive, and controlled substance waste management
- Solid organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in a diverse environment
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s license with a good driving record is required
- Incumbent is subject to DMV pull notice program
Preferred Qualifications
- DOT certification for shipping hazardous materials.
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER
License/Certification
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Incumbent is subject to DMV pull notice program
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
007145 EHS SPEC 2 NEX
Job Category
Professional (Non-Clinical)
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Mission Bay (SF), Various Work Sites
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday, 8AM- 5PM, Mission Bay, MLK Research Building
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