Senior Safety Technician
- Requisition #: 179351
- Department: Fac Mgt EHS EPP Lab & OHS
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 3/24/2026
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team at MD Anderson Cancer Center designs and evaluates health and safety programs that will maintain and enhance health, improve safety and increase productivity. The OHS team is multidisciplinary, including ergonomists, certified industrial hygienists, certified safety specialists, mold consultants and asbestos project managers. We provide regulatory interpretations, technical assistance and recommendations to occupational health and safety programs. We display our core values by measuring, monitoring and eliminating workplace hazards.
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure full environmental compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing hazardous materials, regulated medical waste, and universal waste. This role oversees proper handling, storage, documentation, and disposal practices to maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operation.
The salary range for this position is $47,000 - $58,500.00 - $70,000.00
Join MD Anderson Cancer Center and contribute to a mission that saves lives every day. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, hands-on technical work, and collaboration in a world-class healthcare environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conducts emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Performs inspections on assigned fire safety equipment and carries out and conducts waste management, environmental protection, lab safety, occupational health and safety, fire and life safety operations and regulatory compliance activities associated with institutional waste and recycling programs.
• Maintain waste management storage areas in accordance with local/state/federal regulations.
• Ensures adequate supply inventories for emergency response. Promotes safe work environments.
• Manages waste management or pollution prevention programs, including but not limited to medical waste, silver recovery, supply management, vehicle maintenance, universal waste, and recycling.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of assigned safety equipment. Attends safety meetings assigned; performs dues associate Sorts and delivers radiation safety badges to departments at Performs various research laboratory safety inspections, files.
Performs various industrial hygiene services such as accident Provides safety training as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Bachelor's Level degree and a fire protection or safety related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 3 years Experience in environmental, health and/or safety programs.
Preferred: Chemical characterization, customer service, and logistics/transportation of hazardous material
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The primary purpose of this position is to ensure full environmental compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing hazardous materials, regulated medical waste, and universal waste. This role oversees proper handling, storage, documentation, and disposal practices to maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operation.
The salary range for this position is $47,000 - $58,500.00 - $70,000.00
Join MD Anderson Cancer Center and contribute to a mission that saves lives every day. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, hands-on technical work, and collaboration in a world-class healthcare environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conducts emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Performs inspections on assigned fire safety equipment and carries out and conducts waste management, environmental protection, lab safety, occupational health and safety, fire and life safety operations and regulatory compliance activities associated with institutional waste and recycling programs.
• Maintain waste management storage areas in accordance with local/state/federal regulations.
• Ensures adequate supply inventories for emergency response. Promotes safe work environments.
• Manages waste management or pollution prevention programs, including but not limited to medical waste, silver recovery, supply management, vehicle maintenance, universal waste, and recycling.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of assigned safety equipment. Attends safety meetings assigned; performs dues associate Sorts and delivers radiation safety badges to departments at Performs various research laboratory safety inspections, files.
Performs various industrial hygiene services such as accident Provides safety training as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Bachelor's Level degree and a fire protection or safety related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 3 years Experience in environmental, health and/or safety programs.
Preferred: Chemical characterization, customer service, and logistics/transportation of hazardous material
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Class A, B or C valid Texas drivers license depending on the type and weight of vehicle to be operated and number of passengers to be carried and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles. Upon Hire
- Preferred: Hazardous Materials Handling Certification for HM-181, HM-215-A and HM-126-F from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Upon Hire
- Preferred: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) General Site Worker class from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Mold Assessment Consultant by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Mold Assessment Technician by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire
- : Licensed Registered Accessibility Specialist by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- Preferred: Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI) by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Certified Fire Plan Examiner by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire
- Preferred: National Registry of Radiation Protection Technician (NRPPT) by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Certified Safety and Health Official by OSHA Training Institute. Upon Hire
- Preferred: Certified Accessibility Inspector / Plans Examiner by International Code Council (ICC). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists. Upon Hire
- Preferred: Certified Hazardous Materials Practioner (CHMP) by the Institute of Hazardous Material Management (IHMM). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Class D Water Operators License by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Upon Hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 179351
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 58,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 70,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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