Senior Ergonomics Specialist

Position Summary

The Senior Ergonomics Specialist identifies and reduces risks associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and university policies. Duties include performing advanced ergonomic evaluations, implementing exposure controls, providing training, and consulting on ergonomic projects.

Primary Duties

• Perform advanced level ergonomics evaluations with a high degree of autonomy
• Assess and implement exposure controls
• Develop and provide ergonomics services and training
• Write, edit, and publish technical reports and website content
• Provide consultation to campus project managers, designers, purchasing agents, and others on projects requiring ergonomic expertise
• Handle confidential and sensitive assignments involving collaboration with disability management and workers' compensation cases

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of practical experience conducting evaluations and collecting data associated with ergonomic risk factor identification and the application of evidence-based practice assessment and tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make verbal & written recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data
• Demonstrated writing skills sufficient to prepare clear, concise, logical, and grammatically correct reports, analysis, correspondence, etc. for the intended audience
• Demonstrated ability to research, synthesize, and communicate complex material including information about laws and guidelines pertaining to ergonomic risk factors and exposure controls
• Demonstrated ability to perform independently under fluctuating workloads with skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of the tasks
• Demonstrated advanced skill in the use of computers using Windows-based software, including spreadsheets, database programs, and website development
• Knowledge of CCR, Title 8 and other applicable state and federal codes related to ergonomics and ability to interpret the meaning to the campus community
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present educational training programs to groups of individuals with diverse vocations and educational levels regarding ergonomics
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, employees, faculty, managers and supervisors, campus leadership, claims examiners, medical providers, legal and union representatives, and other internal and external representatives
• Ability to analyze data from medical records, surveys, and injury reports using logic and quantitative reasoning
• Ability to apply anthropometrics and human centered design to optimize intervention identification and selection
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours to evaluate jobs performed during swing or graveyard shifts
• Ability to conduct in-person meetings throughout UCLA campus and at offsite UCLA locations, which can occur with short notice
• Working knowledge of return-to-work practices, workers’ compensation and disability management and laws that protect employees with disabilities

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in ergonomics, human factors, physical sciences, engineering, psychology, or a related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Ergonomic certification from the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (AEP/CPE) or Oxford Research Institute (CASE/CIE)
• Current certification in the field or ergonomics from a recognized organization such as the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics or the Oxford Research Institute