Safety Specialist

About the role

Conducts safety audits of laboratories and trade shops, provides safety training and maintains regulatory records. May also implement hazardous waste management program and develop departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety audits of assigned safety areas, including biological safety, chemical safety, general laboratory safety, hazardous waste material safety, laser safety, regulatory compliance activities, occupational safety, radiation safety, shop safety and X-ray machine safety.
• Maintains records of safety programs, in compliance with state and federal regulations; documents findings on EHS audit reports, and maintains applicable computer databases.
• Evaluates work area and practices for proper safety controls and make requirements to develop work practices that reduce the potential for accidents.
• Implements safety programs in assigned area of specialization such as blood borne pathogen, radiation dosimetry, hazardous waste or job safety analysis.
• Develops and trains faculty, staff and students in various safety programs, including biological safety, chemical safety, general laboratory safety, hazardous waste material safety, laser safety, regulatory compliance activities, occupational safety, radiation safety, shop safety, x-ray machine safety and/or customized training for unique hazardous operations.
• Collects, maintains and/or evaluates chemical inventory records for each laboratory or shop location.
• Provides assistance in managing campus waste streams. This may include collection and transportation of hazardous waste, creation or validation of associated profiles, along with documents for vendor and regulatory agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. None preferred. Technical certification or licensing directly related to the job is preferred. Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

Skills

Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$49,400 - $56,200

Schedule

N/A