Student: Safety & Health Assistant
Job ID: 9784 • Posted: October 13, 2026
About the role
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a motivated student to work as a Safety and Health Assistant. SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery, with expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the chemical safety data sheet (SDS) inventory and updating and maintaining this database
- Periodic calibration of oxygen monitoring systems
- Pick-up and processing of hazardous waste
- Checking AEDs, crane-use logs and other equipment under the purview of the Safety office
- Performing sampling for chemical and physical hazards
- Writing reports
- Assisting with maintaining the Emergency Response program, drills, and personnel training
- Serving in a reserve role for emergency response, during and after regular work hours
Requirements
- Must be a student currently enrolled in Utah State University’s Industrial Hygiene program
- Must be able to commit to