EH&S Specialist I - Chemical, Environmental Management & Lab Safety (CELS)

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EH&S Specialist I - Chemical, Environmental Management & Lab Safety (CELS) Job Number: 2026-49406 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: March 6, 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 Chemical, Environmental Management & Laboratory Safety (CELS) Team. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge or experience of laboratory safety, hazardous materials, chemical waste, chemical safety, chemical management and inventories, environmental compliance, wastewater management, storm water management, environmental contingency planning, spill preventions. Programs under the Chemical, Environmental and Lab Safety Team include hazardous materials and waste management program, including handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and waste, working with hazardous wastes, conducting daily/weekly chemical waste pick-ups, apprising lab staff of proper disposal procedures, conducting Satellite Accumulation Area inspections, bulking waste into drums, segregating incompatible waste, neutralizing chemicals as necessary, ensuring proper container labeling, marking, handling and shipping, oversee lab packing and removal operations, recycling wastes, promoting waste reduction, waste minimization and toxic use reduction, and assessing and disposing old or expired chemical containers including controlled substances, performing decontamination of laboratory equipment and benchtop surfaces and properly transporting chemical containers for relocation during lab closeouts. 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 and audits of labs, patient care areas and construction areas. Assist with risk assessments, incident, and injury investigations Support the creation and preparation of checklists for compliance inspections Conduct inventory of safety supplies and par levels Assist with approving chemical purchases in purchasing software Collect and handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemical wastes from designated collection areas Assist with proper segregation and labeling of chemical waste Transport hazardous waste to main storage rooms Assist with preparing hazardous waste for disposal Assist with response to urgent/emergent calls, questions or requests of lower acuity incidents Participate on the EH&S Emergency Response Team (will require wearing full face respirator) 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 Perform testing of chemical fume hoods, emergency showers and eyewashes 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 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, natural sciences, chemistry, environmental health and safety, or related field. Experience: Zero to two years of working experience in safety, environmental science, natural sciences, chemistry, 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, natural sciences, chemistry, 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. 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