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EH&S Associate
Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)
Reno, NV, US, 89511
Job Summary
The pay range for this position is $25.00 -$27.00 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
BASIC SUMMARY:
Administer and maintains EHS programs, makes recommendations for changes and improvements to the programs, prepares, and submits reports to regulatory agencies, provided EHS training as needed, manages workers compensation related injuries and claims. Takes on role as primary EHS contact when Associate Director, EHS is offsite or not available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Administer and maintain biowaste at the CRL-RNO facility including waste profiling, permitting, manifesting, record keeping and reports. • Oversee transportation and maintain logs of biowaste material; ensure competency of digestor operators. • Maintain a preventative maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget . • Administer and maintain the environmental index and permit database, assist with ensuring up to date records for compliance for all regulatory agencies, and sponsor inspections. • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of company health and safety programs • Maintain all Safety Data Sheets (SDS), database(s), perform scheduled inventory of products and document locations of products, data entry of all required SDS information into appropriate tracking database. • Conduct safety training classes as qualified and required • Assist in coordinating and scheduling of safety committee meetings. • Inventory, stock, and order safety supplies. • Perform respirator fit testing and monitor and review respirator monthly inspection and end of service logs. • Conduct inspections of safety shower and eyewash checks in conjunction with others on the team. • Attend annual Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training. • Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: • Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Associates Degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in environmental science, environmental engineering or related discipline preferred • Experience: 2 years related experience in a health & safety and or environmental position. Experience in regulatory environment preferred.
About Safety Assessment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job posted: 2024-03-26
