EH&S Specialist I - Occupational Safety & Environment of Care (OSEC)

EH&S Specialist I - Occupational Safety & Environment of Care (OSEC) Job Number: 2026-49693 Category: Environmental Health & Safety Location: Worcester, MA Shift: Day Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School Department: School - Environmental Hlth & Safety - W800800 Job Type: Full-Time Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional Num. Openings: 1 Post Date: April 28, 2026 Work Location: 100% Onsite Salary Minimum: USD $58,000.00/Yr. Salary Maximum: USD $62,000.00/Yr. POSITION SUMMARY: For this position, the incumbents primary assignment will be with the EH&S Occupational Safety & Environment of Care Team. This Team is responsible for compliance with occupational safety regulations, such as OSHA, as well as hospital specific standards, such as the Joint Commission. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge or experience of occupational safety and OSHA standards. Programs under the Occupational Safety & Environment of Care Team include responding to and conducting indoor air quality investigations, conducting industrial hygiene exposure monitoring, performing respiratory fit testing, conducting accident/incident/occurrence investigations, performing ergonomic seated workstation evaluations, performing risk assessments, conducting hazard surveillance inspections and surveys, and participating in the hospitals hazard communication and hazardous materials and waste management program, including handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and waste, conducting daily/weekly chemical waste pick-ups, apprising hospital staff of proper disposal procedures, conducting Satellite Accumulation Area inspections, ensuring proper container labeling, marking, handling and shipping, and overseeing lab packing and removal operations. The EH&S Specialist will work independently and as part of a team to prioritize multiple projects. These tasks will require the employee to work at multiple locations serviced by the UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) EH&S Department, including UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assist with inspections, evaluations, surveillance surveys & audits of labs, patient care areas & construction areas * Assist with risk assessments, incident, and injury investigations * Assist with collecting airborne, surface and personal exposure samples using monitoring equipment or badges * Assist with performing accident, incident and injury investigations * May assist with industrial hygiene exposure monitoring * May assist with maintaining chemical inventories and safety data sheets as part of the medical centers hazard communication program * May collect and handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemical and pharmaceutical wastes from designated collection areas, assist with proper segregation and labeling of chemical waste, transport hazardous waste to main storage rooms, and assist with preparing hazardous waste for disposal * Assist with conducting drills and exercises * Support the creation and preparation of checklists for compliance inspections * Conduct inventory of safety supplies and par levels * Assist with response to urgent/emergent calls, questions or requests of lower acuity incidents * Assist with triaging issues & concerns, report back to supervisor, provide suggested response/follow-up to supervisor, and apply appropriate follow-up * Assist with data collection, research, and investigation of regulatory concern * File and maintain records and documentation (i.e. training records, waste manifests, SDS, safety, equipment, certifications, inspection reports) * Enter data or information into EH&S software applications, databases or filings * Conduct respiratory fit testing * Assist with conducting EH&S training * Assist with drafting or revising programmatic standard operating procedures * May participate on the EH&S Emergency Response Team (will require wearing full face respirator) * Participate in the EH&S nights, weekends, holiday and off-hours on-call program * Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education * Bachelors Level Degree, or equivalent, in: safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, fire safety, environmental health and safety, or related field Experience * Zero to two years of working experience in safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, fire safety, environmental health and safety, or related field Certifications * Ability to become certified as OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper Emergency Responder and wear a full-face respirator * Ability to become certified by DOT for manifest signing Drivers License * Must have a valid drivers license and a vehicle or the ability to travel to off-site locations and respond to matters of urgency PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Internship in safety environmental science, industrial hygiene, fire safety, environmental health and safety, or related field Posting Disclaimer: This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution. In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams. Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role. In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan. UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.