"EHS Technician"

Posted: 08-Jan-26

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Internal Number: 98843

Requisition Number: S_260002

Department: UO Environmental Health & Safety-1010

Description of Work:

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.

As an EHS Technician, you will:

• Collect and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste to designated accumulation areas.
• Review Hazardous Materials Collection Tags for accuracy, assign DOT and waste codes, and document rationale for waste classifications.
• Separate waste by chemical compatibility, ensure appropriate secondary containment with inspectable conditions, and label containers according to regulatory requirements and established procedures.
• Conduct quarterly inspections and contamination surveys of radioactive waste storage areas.
• Perform waste sampling, consolidation, and packaging in preparation for compliant off-site shipments.
• Assist with the review and validation of shipping documentation and billing statements.
• Conduct audits of waste and laboratory environments to evaluate compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Identify and document laboratory chemical hazards and supply signage.
• Perform data entry and maintain records associated with hazardous waste, audits, and inspections.
• Support programmatic functions such as dosimetry, instrument calibrations, radioactive material inventories, leak testing, targeted audits, and sampling.
• Assist with spill response and clean-up.
• Draft procedural documents and correspondence, and support and/or generate reports from the departmental database.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska's preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in environmental science, natural science, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety, other related field or equivalent experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong recordkeeping abilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures and regulatory guidelines accurately.
• Proficient with basic computer applications, including data entry, document creation, and database navigation.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Ability to lift and transport materials using appropriate safety equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural science, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety, other related field.
• 2+ years of experience working in environmental health and safety, hazardous materials handling, health physics, laboratory environment, industrial hygience, fire safety, waste management, or a closely related
• Understanding of the physical properties and hazards of chemicals and ionizing radiation.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations such as EPA, DOT, OSHA, and/or ionizing and/or non-ionizing radiation regulations and standards.
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to accumulation, storage, transport, and disposal of regulated wastes and ionizing radiation and/or health physics.

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-Time