Safety Technician jobs in Massachusetts

Description

As a Safety Technician you will have the opportunity to provide technical Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support for our growing list of life science and high-tech clients. In this role, you will work in conjunction with a Consulting Safety Officer (CSO) providing hands-on client support to implement, facilitate and maintain client specific EHS programs.

We are looking for someone who is service oriented with a personable, positive attitude. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to successfully negotiate and promote safety programs and services, with a strong initiative to find and understand available resources. As our company philosophy is to hire and train the best people, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career in EHS.

Job Responsibilities

• Hands-on client support to maintain and facilitate site specific EHS programs, working in conjunction with a Consulting Safety Officer (CSO). EHS program implementation could include: biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety, hazard communication, basic life safety, general fire safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Coordination of all hazardous (biological, chemical, radioactive) waste segregation, collection, and disposal which could involve:
• Physically moving full hazardous chemical waste containers to main accumulation area.
• Consolidation of biological waste for removal.
• Providing assistance with the proper collection and decay of radioactive waste.
• Conduct routine inspections, such as fire extinguisher checks, first aid kit checks, satellite accumulation area checks, safety shower and eyewash flushing, AED checks, and spill kit checks.
• Order EHS program materials, such as first aid supplies, spill kit supplies, signs, labels, etc.

Qualifications

• Relevant training in the areas of biology, chemistry, or life science focused disciplines.
• Experience within the life sciences or biotechnology industries preferred.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal practices and/or HAZWOPER regulations preferred.
• Some knowledge of OSHA, DEP, EPA, RCRA, DOT, DPH, MWRA, NIH, or NFPA preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong professional communication and written skills.
• Able to positively interact internally among the client staff and externally with regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive into Cambridge/Boston, MA, up to 3 days per week.
• Productivity and resiliency in a dynamic, fast paced consulting environment.
• High level of professional judgment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Public speaking skills.

What you need to be successful in this role

• Service oriented with personable positive attitude.
• Ability to successfully negotiate and promote safety programs and services.
• Strong initiative to find and understand available resources.

As an equal opportunity employer, Safety Partners will provide reasonable accommodation for a disability or sincerely-held religious belief where required by law to do so.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person