EH&S Admin

Full Time

75532BR

Job Summary

Senior Hazardous Materials Technicians support both campus research and health operations at UCSF and are responsible for managing hazardous, medical, radioactive, and controlled substance waste, receiving radioactive materials and controlled substances used in research and health care, testing emergency showers and eyewashes, certifying chemical fume hoods, performing radiation surveys, calibrating radiation survey meters, and preparing and decontaminating patient rooms used for radiation therapies.

• The position is part of Hazardous Materials Management (HMM) group within EH&S and reports to the HMM Operations Supervisor.

Department Description

The Office of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for promoting environmental stewardship and a safe workplace at UCSF while helping to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to occupational safety and the environment.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma (GED)
• At least 2 years of experience in an environmental health and safety program or related work experience managing hazardous, medical, or radioactive waste; or two years of college including appropriate science courses and one year of experience in an environmental health and safety program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• This is a 'critical' position; fingerprinting and a background check are required
• Possession of a valid California Driver's license with a good driving record is required
• Incumbent is subject to DMV pull notice program
• Knowledge of how to safely work with hazardous materials
• Basic computer skills including the ability to use Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and the ability to wear appropriate personal protective clothing, including a full-face respirator is required
• Ability to work a swing shift
• Ability to work during weekends and campus holidays as necessary to ensure coverage of EH&S activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007142 EHS TCHN SR

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Fully Onsite, Mission Bay (SF), Mount Zion (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF), Various Work Sites

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM or 11AM- 7PM PST