Safety Technician

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for development and administration of ECU's comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety program for the entire University including the East (Main) Campus, Health Sciences Campus (including West Research Campus) and all outlying areas (local and regional locations) owned/operated by East Carolina University. It is the goal of the Environmental Health and Safety Office to provide a campus work environment free from occupational and environmental hazards and to promote safe work practices through training and staff development for our faculty, staff, students, patients and visitors. Activities are geared primarily towards prevention and control of occupational hazards, environmental management and emergency management through safety education and voluntary compliance rather than enforcement activities. Audits and advises departments concerning actions necessary to prevent or abate health, safety, environmental and emergency preparedness deficiencies and maintain compliance with applicable local, state and federal occupational health and safety regulations.

Biomedical/Bio-hazardous Waste Management
-Clinic collection outside normal business hours
-Serve as primary backup for EH&S Technicians for bio-hazardous waste and sensitive document shredding
-Coordination, scheduling, and record keeping of biomedical waste pick-up by contractor

Lab Safety Program Support
-Annual bio-safety cabinet ( BSC) certification coordination, scheduling, tracking, and record keeping
-Annual testing/certification of chemical fume hoods
-Assist with hazardous/universal waste pick-ups and maintenance of central accumulation areas
-Assist with lab inspections
-Laboratory surplus coordination

Respiratory Protection Program Support
-Coordinate/conduct fit testing

Training
-Coordinate/conduct Blood borne Pathogen training (housekeeping and other departments as identified)
-Assist with respiratory protection training

Equipment Maintenance
-Coordinate maintenance of departmental vehicles (including golf carts)
-Assist with the maintenance of supplies and laboratory/monitoring equipment

High school diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

None

Training in blood borne pathogens and laboratory safety and biomedical waste handling.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and explain to others.
Ability to interface with users requesting special pickups, and with vendors removing waste.

Candidate should possess a valid NC driver's license and be eligible to operate a state-owned vehicle in accordance with the ECU property policy.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.