EHS Associate Job Code 22-022
Company: The Lundquist Institute
Location: Torrance
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
The Lundquist Institute is looking for a Full-time EHS Associate
to join our team in our Torrance, CA location Required Skills &
Qualifications: Bachelor---s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or
Physics preferred Bilingual English/Spanish Must be able to
understand Federal, State and Local rules, regulations and laws
pertaining to the receipt, use and transfer storage and disposal of
hazardous and radioactive materials. 3 year working as a laboratory
assistant or equivalent. 3 years preparing hazardous and/or
radioactive waste for storage and/or disposal. Calibration of
radiometric equipment Strong background in chemistry and/or biology
preferred Familiar with radiometric or electronic test equipment
Organized and motivated to learn new skills Able to work
independently and follow a project to its conclusion Description of
Duties Manages the radioactive waste facility. This includes:
picking up radioactive waste from the research laboratories,
delivering the waste to the facility, segregating the various waste
streams, preparing waste for disposal, coordinating the pick-up
with the waste vendor, preparing and maintaining regulatory
documentation(e.g., LLRW disposal permits, waste manifest, waste
inventory, etc Managing the Radiation Laboratory. This includes:
receiving, monitoring and distributing radioactive material to
authorized users. Calibrates radiometric equipment use for
radiation detection. surveys and quantification of radioactive
samples Assists the RSO with laboratory surveys and tests.
Generates room diagrams and aids in posting radiation source use
area. Orders and maintains supplies for the Environmental Health
and Safety Office. Assist the safety Officer with testing of
emergency showers eyewashes and portable fire extinguishers.
Assists the Safety Officer with pick-up and disposal of Hazardous
and/or Biological waste. Benefits: Medical: Regular full-time
employees and their dependents are provided with a choice of HMO or
POS group medical insurance benefits. The cost for these benefits
is shared between the Lundquist Institute and the employee. Dental:
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are provided with
a choice of HMO or PPO group dental insurance benefit options,
including orthodontic allowances. The cost for these benefits is
shared between Lundquist Institute and the employee. Vision:
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are provided with
group vision insurance benefit options. The cost for these benefits
is shared between Lundquist Institute and the employee. Disability:
Eligible employees are provided with long-term disability
insurance, which is fully paid for by Lundquist Institute This
insurance provides benefits if an employee becomes disabled due to
illness, pregnancy, or injury for more than 120 days. Paid
Vacation: Eligible employees can accumulate ten (10) hours of
vacation per month up to a maximum of 15 working days per year.
Pension Plan: The Lundquist Institute provides a retirement plan
for eligible employees, which is fully funded by Lundquist
Institute. The Lundquist Institute makes an annual contribution
based on each employee---s earnings in accordance with the
provisions of the plan. Supplemental Retirement: Eligible employees
can participate in a 403(b) supplemental retirement plan which
allows pretax contributions. The Lundquist Institute offers a
variety of investment options through Fidelity Investment,
TIAA/CREF. Life Insurance: Eligible employees are provided with
group life insurance, which is fully paid for by the Lundquist
Institute. Paid Sick Leave: Eligible employees can accrue up to ten
(10) days of sick leave per year. The Lundquist Institute is a
non-profit scientific research organization dedicated to saving
lives not only in the greater Los Angles metro area but throughout
the world. The Institute has over more than 120 principal
investigators and 400 researchers in total --- MD---s, MD/PhD---s,
and PhD---s --- working on over 1,000 research studies. We are
academically affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at
UCLA and work in partnership with the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Our research is funded by many sources including grants from the
NIH and other government entities, Industry and teaching contracts
and royalties, as well as private donors and other non-profit
foundations. Position requires a background check and health
clearance Please apply on-line www.Lundquist.org Equal Opportunity
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