Laboratory and Radiation Safety Specialist/Inspector

About the role

The Laboratory and Radiation Safety Specialist/Inspector performs a wide variety of laboratory safety related duties for Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S). The Specialist must communicate well with individuals, be able to independently recognize potentially unsafe conditions and act accordingly to correct the situation. This position reports to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections of UB laboratories. Labs may be designated as research, teaching, or both.
• Work individually or as part of a 2- or 3-person inspection team.
• Routine radiation protection inspection of campus radioisotope laboratories for compliance with EH&S and state regulations.
• Routine radiation protection inspections of facilities where radiation-producing equipment (x-ray machines) are used.
• Prepare detailed written/electronic lab inspection reports using data obtained from the live inspections.
• Distribute reports to relevant responsible parties.
• Schedule follow-up inspections as necessary to address deficiencies noted in previous inspection reports.
• Interpret and apply Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines as they apply to campus labs.
• Verify proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is being utilized during lab work where hazardous materials are in use.
• Perform radioactive material inventory control.
• Participate as a member of the UB EH&S Emergency Haz-Mat response team.
• Work within other EH&S divisions as needed.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other relevant science discipline.
• Two years’ experience working in a lab environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and good interpersonal communication skills.
• A valid New York State driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health Physics, or other relevant science discipline.
• Experience in an academic and/or research environment.
• Experience in the field of applied radiation protection.
• Practical ability with ionizing radiation sources, equipment, and associated safety instrumentation.