Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, Environment Testing, Cedar Falls IA

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. 

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EH&S Specialist) ensures that the assigned laboratory is in compliance with all corporate EH&S policies and procedures and will strive for continuous improvement. The duties include utilizing management tools, training staff on the EH&S requirements, and serving as an expert resource on all local EH&S activities. The EH&S Specialist also manages the laboratory’s courier and shipping staff and is responsible for their onboarding, training, and ensuring their compliance with all fleet and shipping policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors laboratory for unsafe conditions or acts to keep lab in compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan, EH&S Procedures, and company policies.
• Ensures the proper personal protective equipment is available and personnel are properly trained in its use.
• Investigates accidents, incidents, and near misses and identifies and eliminates root cause.
• Completes and forwards accident report to laboratory management and Director, EH&S.
• Conducts monthly facility inspections for compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and procedures. Completes and forwards monthly inspection report to safety committee and laboratory management for corrective actions.
• Conducts safety equipment checks to ensure proper working order and sufficient inventory.
• Plans and tracks completion of monthly general awareness training sessions and compliance training, including new employee EH&S orientation.
• Coordinates emergency response team to provide prompt medical attention and stabilize emergency situation. After emergency is over, assists in determining appropriate clean up procedures.
• Participates in monthly EH&S conference call
• Reviews and maintains safety data sheets for laboratory materials.
• Coordinates the management and disposal of laboratory wastes.
• Reviews and approves safety practices in standard operating procedures.
• Prepares and maintains laboratory Integrated Contingency Plan.
• Monitors air quality in facility, including monitoring fume hoods for proper operation and ventilation.
• Monitors and maintains chemical inventory. Approves new chemical purchases.
• Packages waste for disposal or return
• Coordinates the proper storage, packing and disposal of laboratory wastes according to
• Department of Transportation (DOT) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
• Schedules waste pick-ups and prepare paperwork according to DOT, RCRA regulations and Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF) requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Publicly Owned Treatment Works license requirements (Industrial Use Permit) for pH, volatile organic and metals.
• Maintains waste disposal records (manifests, land ban forms, and certificates of destruction, POTW reports/documentation) in a stand-alone and legally defensible fashion.
• Coordinate hazardous waste minimization program to meet regulatory requirements.
• Conducts weekly inspections of satellite accumulation areas and all hazardous waste storage areas. Submits reports to area leaders, hazardous waste representatives, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Coordinator. Ensures corrective actions noted are completed.  Participates on the local safety committee as needed.  Packs drums for disposal (incineration).
• Labpacks expired chemicals for disposal according to regulatory requirements.
• Trouble-shoot equipment used in Hazwaste disposal (if appropriate).
• Coordinates spill response activities including documentation for waste storage areas.
• Maintains proper housekeeping in hazardous waste cage/storage area to facilitate safe and efficient use by laboratory personnel.
• Develops and maintains an up-to-date RCRA contingency plan for the hazardous waste cage/storage area.
• Inspects and monitors supplies of personal protective equipmen