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EHS Specialist I

Labcorp is seeking an EHS Specialist I to join our team in Shanghai, China.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise, training and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable local /country regulatory and industry standards.

• Ensures the development, deployment and, as necessary, delivery of effective EHS training to supervisors and employees.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures.

• May function as Chemical Hygiene Officer, Biosafety Officer, Radiation Safety Officer, Emergency Coordinator or other site technical expert as needed.

• May function as the EHS Site Key Contact, working with the HR Business Partner team, supporting business teams.

• May administer waste programs, including day-to-day monitoring of waste quantities generated, procurement of packaging supplies and labels and scheduling of waste pickups. As well as the sustainability programs.

• May lead EHS Committee and Team activities, such as department safety teams, emergency response team, etc.

• May manage the BSL-2 labs management, including but not limited biological risk assessment, training, inspection, external audits and inspections.

• May manage Material Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Materials Management System, review the new chemical request.

• Prepares and submits regulatory and internal company reports as required, including air permit and wastewater records, emission and hazardous waste reports, injury/illness and other EHS reports.

• Develops, implements and maintains required EHS programs, may include but not limited to lockout/tagout, confined space, respiratory protection, hazardous waste management, emergency planning and response, etc.

• Investigates accidents and spills and identifies corrective measures.

• Identifies and assesses workplace hazards and implements corrective measures.

• Evaluates purchases and facility modifications to ensure compliance with standards.

• May act as Emergency Coordinator/Lead Spill Responder.

• Interacts with government agencies.

• Communicates effectively with site management and employees.

• Perform other related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences or Technology

• 6 or more years of EHS experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in a laboratory or research & development environment.

• Professional certification in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental.

• Possess education and/or training requirements and years of experience to be appointed Radiation Safety Officer or Chemical Hygiene Officer.

• Proficiency in English.

Additional Job Standards:

• General office and laboratory environment.

• Matrix organizational relationships.

• May work with or in the proximity of hazardous materials.

• May work with human blood and other potentially infectious materials, sharps and zoonotic agents.

• May be required to move or handle chemical containers, including 55 gallon drums weighing approximately 400 pounds, with appropriate mechanical assists and equipment.

• May be required to work in extreme environmental conditions while performing job duties.

• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.

• Must be physically fit to wear protective equipment that could include respiratory protection and other similar PPE.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

• Immunizations and screenings as required.

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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