Senior EH&S Technician
Job Description
Description
About Pacira
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients.
Each of our 3 marketed products, both in pharmaceutical and medical device, represent cutting edge technologies for pain management.
We have 700+ employees and have averaged double digit growth year over year for the past 5 years, with $500M in revenue. We are small enough for you to make your mark, and big enough for you to learn and grow!
We have facilities in New Jersey, California and Florida. Our San Diego, CA campus is a world class manufacturing and R&D facility. We are rapidly growing and have opportunities across all of our sites and functional areas.
Why work with us?
Why work with us?
Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let's pursue excellence together.
Summary:
The Sr. EH&S Technician will perform a variety of duties involving inspections, sampling, removal, disposal and reporting of hazardous materials and waste, all while following environmentally responsible and cost-effective policies, practices and procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned
- Schedule medical, biohazardous, and hazardous waste pick-ups for all Science Center Campus (SCC) sites and ensure waste is shipped out in a timely fashion.
- Be responsible for the documentation (e.g., hazardous waste manifest and profiles), handling procedures, storage/recycling and disposal of medical, biohazardous, and hazardous wastes at all SCC sites.
- Ensure sampling, manifesting, packaging, labeling and loading of all medical, biohazardous, and hazardous waste is accurate and adheres to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Perform hazard identification, risk assessment, safety, and environmental aspect analysis.
- Support Industrial Hygiene monitoring for potential exposure. Review report and communicate results to effected personnel.
- Assist in the development of all company operations concerning the fire, emergency, safety and environmental programs.
- Assist in incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure conformance. Provide an active role in the Safety Committee.
- Decontaminate equipment and mold infected material when required.
- Understand the process of work permits, risk work plan and Job safety analysis among other high-risk programs.
- Coordinate wastewater and rain sampling per applicable federal, state, and local issued permits and requirements.
- When necessary, train or mentor other environmental technicians and coordinate an individual technician or crew's work tasks.
- Maintain the inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, practices, and procedures including applicable reports. Maintain accurate data for Chemical Inventory in the buildings and the maintenance of Safety Data Sheet online library.
- Perform the transfer of hazardous chemicals in the BCSD to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
- Oversee the storage of hazardous waste and materials in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
- Oversee the retrieval of hazardous waste from various areas onsite.
- Provide "Hands-on" support (as needed / requested) to help employees to meet safety requirements/obligations.
- Promote a safe working environment for employees and monitor for safe working practices.
- Ensure company compliance and appropriate reporting of hazardous materials inventory to outside agencies.
- Coordinate company or consultant crew's activities during an incident response and clean-up.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This person has no direct supervisor responsibilities
Interaction:
The incumbent works closely with employees in all other functional areas.
Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of relevant progressive environmental and safety experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree and / or EHS Certification preferred
- 40 hour HAZWOPER certification required
- Certified in DOT regulations required
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation
- Strong english communications skills necessary to impart health and safety information
- Ability to use Word and Excel software
- Must be qualified to wear a respirator
- Must be able to drive a forklift
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Must be able to effectively deal with individuals at all levels
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse. Will need to lift and move boxes that may weigh up to 50 pounds. Able to work in extreme conditions, i.e. hot, cold.
Work Environment:
Work will be inside and outside of building throughout the day at various locations. May be exposed to a wide range of waste streams and/or chemicals. Must be available to work different shifts, which will include weekends. Inside typical noise level is in moderation with consistent printer, telephone ringing, and conversation. Outside typical noise is typical of warehouse and facility equipment (e.g., forklifts, compressors, boilers, pumps).
Benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Disability Coverage
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Fertility and Maternity Assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
The base pay range for this role in California is $26.15per hour to $35.96per hour This role is classified as non-exempt and eligible for over-time.
The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications.
EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.
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