EHS Administrator

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Summary : Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator to join their team full-time in Columbia, MO. This individual will provide assistance in the execution of environmental and occupational health and safety programs in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Job Duties :

• Assist with the proper characterization and classification of wastes to ensure handling and shipment accuracy.
• Perform emergency response duties pursuant to the Facility Contingency Plan.
• Conduct periodic lab inspections for general safety purposes.
• Assist with the presentation of the employee safety and radiation training for staff.
• Collect environmental samples and maintain sample integrity and chain of custody.
• Clean and maintain sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Conduct monthly inspections of fire extinguishers. Order and replace fire extinguishers as needed.
• Request and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE). Maintain accurate and complete records of equipment that has been ordered and distributed. Coordinate and arrange for respiratory fit testing with external vendor.
• Perform basic radiation safety activities.
• Maintain current MSDS databases
• Maintain inventory systems for lab pack and other wastes to be disposed of as needed for facility records and regulatory reporting.
• Assist in the maintenance of the safety databases to facilitate required local, state, and federal reporting requirements. May assist in the completion of reports.
• Assist with audits, maintenance, and improvement of established emergency plan(s) and regulatory documents.
• Performs contamination surveys and bioassays.
• Assist with coordination of radioactive waste shipments as needed with contractor.
• Assist with the dosimetry program. Ensures meters are calibrated on a yearly basis and additionally as needed.
• Monitor, label, and handle hazardous waste in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Inspect satellite accumulation and storage areas for leakage and contamination. Report variance to the environmental health and safety leadership.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations such as DOT, EPA, MDNR, OSHA, etc.
• Assist with employee safety training and record retention.
• Perform other related duties as required and directed

Minimum Requirements :

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-4 : 30pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates who live within a commutable distance from Columbia, MO encourage to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.