Laboratory Safety Specialist
Core
Manage laboratory safety standards, conduct inspections, and provide technical guidance to ensure safe research environments in compliance with federal and institutional guidelines.
Role type
Laboratory Safety Specialist (IC)
Builds
Safe research environments and compliance programs for university research teams
Domain
Higher Education / Environmental Health and Safety
Required skills
Laboratory safety inspection, risk analysis, chemical inventory management, emergency response, regulatory compliance, training delivery, hazard control strategy, PPE procurement, protocol development (IBC/IACUC), stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
Master's in occupational safety/industrial hygiene/engineering/life sciences, chemical hygiene experience, hazardous materials technician certification, CSP/CIH certification, respiratory protection clearance
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Conduct laboratory inspections and risk analysis, develop safety procedures and protocols, train PIs and research teams, monitor chemical inventories, ensure equipment compliance, participate in emergency response, collaborate with EHS and building managers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
