Environmental Safety Technician, Associate

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Associate Environmental Safety Technician
Environmental Health & Safety – Purdue University

At Purdue University, safety and innovation go hand in hand. As part of our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, the Associate Environmental Safety Technician will gain valuable experience in hazardous materials management while supporting the university’s world-class teaching and research mission. This role is designed for individuals interested in building a career in environmental health, compliance, and workplace safety, with training and development opportunities to expand your expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Assist EHS staff who specialize in hazardous materials management
• Obtain and maintain certifications in Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods shipping
• Learn and assist in preparing, packaging, labeling, and documenting Dangerous Goods (DG), dry ice, and exempt shipments
• Support inspections to verify compliance with university policies, carrier requirements, DOT, IATA, and other regulations
• Generate and maintain shipment documentation, tracking records, and invoices
• Coordinate outgoing shipments and assist in communication with carriers
• Gain experience in packaging, labeling, and preparing documentation under supervision of experienced staff
• Provide administrative support to the Hazardous Materials Management group, including processing invoices for construction safety, abatement, and remediation projects

What We’re Looking For

• Commitment to environmental safety, compliance, or hazardous materials management
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn, obtain required safety certifications, and handle complex regulations with accuracy
• Ability to manage documentation and administrative tasks reliably
• Opportunity to contribute to research efforts by working behind the scense to ship laboratory materials daily

Why Purdue?

At Purdue, you will find more than a job—you’ll discover a place where learning and growth are built into every role. We offer:

Hands-On Training: Acquire specialized certifications (DOT, IATA) and gain valuable compliance experience.

Impactful Work: Contribute to the safe and timely delivery of materials that enable teaching, research, and innovation.

Mentorship: Work alongside experienced professionals who will guide your development in hazardous materials management.

Community: Join a collaborative environment where safety and respect are core values.

Career Growth: Build experience in EHS that can lead to advancement opportunities within compliance, safety, and environmental management.

Join Us
Purdue is consistently ranked among the nation’s most innovative universities. Here, your attention to detail and commitment to safety will directly support groundbreaking research and discovery. If you’re ready to build a career in environmental safety while supporting a top-tier institution, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

Environmental Health and Safety partners with faculty, staff, and students using the Integrated Safety Plan to promote and empower a culture of accountability and commitment for safety and compliance, striving for the elimination of workplace injury and illness.

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Requires a High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred:

• College chemistry course work

Skills Needed:

• A strong commitment to customer service and the Administrative Operations strategic goals is essential
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office experience is required
• May involve exposure to extreme temperatures, hazardous chemicals, close spaces and lifting requirements over 40 pounds
• Must:
  • have strong work organization skills.  Good written and verbal communication skills required
  • be able to wear personal protective equipment
  • pass an initial and annual basic medical exam
  • be able to lift and carry 10-25 pounds frequently and 40+ pounds occasionally
  • conform to applicable regulatory and safety requirements
  • have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and have mutual trust and respect with others
  • have high ethical and professional behavior standards
  • comply with Purdue's driving policy

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 1

• Pay Band S040
• Job Code #20003341

Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

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EOE

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