Sr. Ehs Specialist

• • Develops, implements, and updates procedures for the prevention of chemical, physical and biohazard incidents; demonstrates proper safety precautions to supervisors and employees
  as needed or requested.
  
  • Performs standard EHS Specialist duties.
  • Reviews/investigates, in conjunction with the EHS Manager/Specialist, all employee exposures and injuries; develops action plans for the purpose of reducing incident rates.
  • Renders post-exposure treatment as outlined in the Standard Operating Policy.
  • Assists the Manager, EHS in conducting training as requested.
  • Administers and follows up any laboratory-initiated medical prevention programs; i.e., vaccine programs.
  • Submits written management reports to the Manager, EHS detailing activities, as requested.
  • Serves as a source of accurate information regarding biohazard exposures and general safety.
  • Serves as a standing member of Quest Diagnostics Safety Committee.
  
  
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by competent authority.
  • Adapts and implements corporate safety, health and environmental policies.
  • Develop, administer, or coordinate plans and programs designed to maintain high level of safety awareness among managers and employees.
  • Performs or coordinates on-site safety inspections at the main laboratory campus.
  • Analyzes accident/incident trends and develops training or other programs to reduce incidents
  • Maintain close coordination with Operational Leaders
  • Assist in administration of environmental, health and safety programs in the business unit
  • Responsible for maintenance of required records and supportive documents
  • Responsible for maintenance of EHS training records and related documents
  • Maintain regulatory compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations
  • Coordinate safety meetings and training sessions
  • Administer hazardous waste characterization/disposal program
  • Responsible for pollution prevention and waste minimization program
  
  Business Continuity Duties and Responsibilities
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    Responsible for overall management and oversight of the Region's Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in Assurance and Everbridge and other systems required under the BCP.
  • In collaboration with Functional Leadership ensure plans are kept current and the BCP schedule/deadlines are adhered to.
  • Plan, prepare, communicate and lead annual exercise (define scenario, attendees, agenda) in conjunction with the site BU BC Liaison and Functional Leadership as required by the BCP Plan.

• Broad knowledge of all governmental regulations applicable to the effective performance of the duties and responsibilities outlined for this position.

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to educate and communicate with all levels of employees. Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
• Aptitude for organizing, planning and implementing employee programs as described.
• Ability to make decisions under emergency situations.
• Ability to coordinate work with other departments for smooth and efficient operations.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a strictly confidential manner.

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.