Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety Manager

About the Role

The Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety Manager manages and supports laboratory, process, and radiation safety programs for The Texas A&M University System (A&M System). This position develops, implements, and maintains programs, guidance, and training; conducts compliance reviews and follow-up activities; assists member institutions with regulatory licenses and registrations; reviews experimental protocols and safety analyses; and provides technical consultation on laboratory, radiological, and process safety matters.

Responsibilities

Program Management, Compliance, and Member Support

• Assists members in developing and improving laboratory and process safety programs.
• Develops and standardizes laboratory safety programs, guidance, templates, and best practices.
• Assists members with process safety program development for special hazards.
• Assists members in developing and improving radiation safety programs.
• Assists members in the coordination of appropriate licenses and registrations for radioactive materials, radiation-producing devices, and lasers.
• Reviews building and renovation projects for laboratory safety requirements and operational needs.
• Develops and delivers training on laboratory, radiation, chemical, biological, process, and engineering safety topics for member use.
• Develops guidance on engineering control measures and personal protective equipment.
• Coordinates site visits, program assessments, and special projects.
• Supports continuous improvement of member safety programs.
• Supports Tier II chemical inventory compliance.
• Conducts laboratory safety reviews and follow-up visits and tracks corrective actions to closure.
• Monitors applicable laws, regulations, standards, and emerging issues and advises members on implementation.

Technical Review and Incident Support

• Provides technical consultation on laboratory, process, and engineering safety matters.
• Provides technical support for inspections involving ionizing and non-ionizing radiation devices.
• Reviews experimental protocols and project safety analyses in support of member programs.
• Conducts process hazard evaluations and recommends controls.
• Responds to technical requests and operational issues.
• Responds as needed with other qualified personnel to emergencies, assists emergency responders within area of expertise, and supports after-action activities.
• Drafts technical procedures, guidance, and program materials.
• Provides guidance to member safety personnel and less experienced staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.