OverviewThe temporary, part time EH&S Technician plays a key role in supporting New York Medical College/Touro’s comprehensive environmental health & safety, and research compliance programs for the entire NYMC/Touro campus. Reporting to the Director, this position assists with the coordination and execution of research and laboratory safety and compliance initiatives, and participates in various other aspects of NYMC/Touro’s EH&S programs on a temporary and/or part time basis. The technician is responsible for performing technical duties to assure compliance with regulations and proactively minimize risks to employees and the environment. Responsibilities
Laboratory Inspection Program: Schedules and complete physical laboratory inspections for NYMC/TU. Researches OSHA requirements for safe laboratory practices. Completes training to become competent in inspection practices. Able to dialogue with researchers and coach them on improvements. Learn and use the Laboratory on-line inspection program and enter inspection results into the lab inspection program. Complete corrective actions and work order requests, if required. Work with laboratories to complete physical chemical inventory for each lab.
Chemical Inventory. Learn and understand the NYMC chemical management/SDS system. Develop dialog with the data base vendor to understand how the system functions. Using the physical chemical inventory completed in the Laboratory inspections, update the Chemical Inventory database to reflect the actual chemical contained in each laboratory
Assist with day to day response to EHS program initiatives, when requested.
All other duties as requested.
QualificationsEducation requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent EHS experience.
Technical/computer skills:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Ability to manage department specific software programs related to inspection management, training database, and other on line applications. Must be able to use iPad/iPhone applications.
Prior experience:
0-3 years work experience in environmental health & safety field (e.g. biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety, OSHA, EPA/DEC ).
Other skills/requirements
Significant collaborating/communicating with college professionals.
This position is 100% on site only, no work form home option is available
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Physical:
Walking/Bending 40-90%
Sitting/Computer work: 20-50%
Environmental:
Individual will access laboratories that contain chemical, biological and radiological hazards, as well as vivarium space.
May work in dusty areas.
May work in cold (refrigerators/coolers) or warm (outside) areas
Minimum SalaryUSD $18.00/Hr.Maximum SalaryUSD $18.00/Hr.New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Legal plan
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
Annual Holiday Schedule
Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.Job LocationsUS-NY-ValhallaRequisition ID 2024-10598 Position Type Per Diem Schedule Shift 1 Hours Per Week 14 Travel 10% Category Other FLSA Status Non-Exempt