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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 1 week ago

Environmental Health & Safety Data Management Specialist (Hybrid)

Washington University Medical Campus

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Data Management Specialist to provide training, support, and guidance to the research community regarding compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The role involves frequent use of environmental data management software and assisting researchers with chemical inventory data and technical support.

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Responsibilities

Assist researchers and lab personnel with chemical inventory data and provide support as needed

Assist EH&S staff with technical support for the environmental data management software tool (EHS Assist)

Communicate with software vendor and other EH&S staff regarding enhancements to or technical issues with, environmental data management software tool

Update International Building Code (IBC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and other compliance related chemical information using EHS Assist tool

Monitor Chemical Purchase Order information

Generate & run routine reports from exiting computer databases (EHS Assist, Excel)

Complete paperwork and enter information into computer programs/databases (EHS Assist, Excel) as defined by existing policy and procedure

Frequent use of the environmental data management software tool (EHS Assist), to include: Writing queries, Creating reports using report builder tool as needed procedures is expected

Interpretation of conditions encountered relative to the procedures is expected. The position requires the ability to recognize conditions beyond the scope of the procedures and to raise issues to managers or the supervisor. The position entails responsible actions that must be properly performed for WashU Medicine to maintain compliance with Federal, state, and local regulations, and could impact the ability of WashU Medicine to conduct research and medical treatment. The position requires interaction with WashU Medicine physicians, researchers, technicians, and laboratory personnel as a representative of the Environmental Health & Safety Department

Qualification

EHS AssistRelational Database DesignChemical HazardsChemistryMathematicsTest PlanningCommunicationDecision MakingProblem SolvingTime Management

Required

Associate degree

Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, chemical properties and relational database design, Department of Transportation (DOT) segregation principles, International Building Code (IBC) requirements and proper storage of chemicals is required

Ability to interview database users (internal and external) to determine required and requested enhancements, and communicate those enhancements to the software vendor, is essential

Candidates must attend initial and on-going applicable regulatory training

Frequent use of the environmental data management software tool (EHS Assist) is required for this position

Ability to recognize conditions beyond the scope of the procedures and to raise issues to managers or the supervisor

Physical ability to walk to many locations each day and have the agility and dexterity to survey fairly inaccessible locations

Ability to lift and move 20 pounds, carry packages and/or portable equipment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education

Chemical Hazards

Chemistry

Communication

Communication Network

Decision Making

Mathematics

Problem Solving

Relational Database Design

Test Planning

Time Management

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.