Environmental and Laboratory Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Environmental and Laboratory Safety Specialist

Job Description

About the Role

La Nube is looking for a diligent, responsible, experienced, and certified Environmental and Laboratory Safety Specialist. This position is responsible for the testing and inspection of workplace environments and equipment, plus working to develop safety programs. This position is responsible for reporting and forecasting risk, maintaining proper storage, and maintenance of hazardous materials that may be required for the STEAM Center’s operation. This position may also assist in the maintenance and sanitation of the facility.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health, safety, risk management or related science field preferred.
• Associate’s degree in a related field required.
• Two (2) years' experience in environmental health and / or safety in an institutional, organizational, or laboratory setting.
• Two (2) years of scientific research experience preferred.
• Valid OSHA Certification or NEBOSH Certification preferred, must obtain within eighteen (18) months of appointment to position.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 standards.
• Experience with CDC, USDA, NIH, EPA. TCEQ. NFPA, and other government regulations.
• One (1) year experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity preferred.
• One (1) year experience in waste management practices or one (1) or more of the following certifications :
• Associate Safety Professional
• Certified Safety Professional
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Ability to work irregular hours as necessary including off hours, holidays, weekends, and evenings / early mornings.
• Prior experience in an EHS position is a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of basic budgeting practices in relation to managing department fund allocations.
• Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis.
• Experience in OSHA reporting standards and requirements.
• Proficient knowledge of using safety management software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in training teams and co-workers on how to maintain compliance.
• Basic technical skills.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this job.

Essential Functions

Physical Demands / Occupational Hazards

This position is highly active. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :

This job description should not be construed to imply these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required. This job description may be updated as needed.

How to Apply

If you would like to join the La Nube team, please submit your application to

the Paylocity site application link provided.

Applications not including all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

La Nube is an equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Requirements :

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health, safety, risk management or related science field preferred.

Associate’s degree in a related field required.

Two (2) years' experience in environmental health and / or safety in an institutional, organizational, or laboratory setting.

Two (2) years of scientific research experience preferred.

Valid OSHA Certification or NEBOSH Certification preferred, must obtain within eighteen (18) months of appointment to position.

Experience with ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 standards.

Experience with CDC, USDA, NIH, EPA. TCEQ. NFPA, and other government regulations.

One (1) year experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity preferred.

One (1) year experience in waste management practices or one (1) or more of the following certifications :

Associate Safety Professional

Certified Safety Professional

Certified Industrial Hygienist

Ability to work irregular hours as necessary including off hours, holidays, weekends, and evenings / early mornings.

Prior experience in an EHS position is a plus.

Proficient knowledge of basic budgeting practices in relation to managing department fund allocations.

Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis.

Experience in OSHA reporting standards and requirements.

Proficient knowledge of using safety management software.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience in training teams and co-workers on how to maintain compliance.

Basic technical skills.