Laboratory Safety Specialist
Core
Manage laboratory safety standards, conduct inspections, and provide technical guidance to ensure safe research environments across the university.
Role type
Laboratory Safety Specialist (IC)
Builds
Safe research environments and compliance with federal/institutional guidelines
Domain
Higher Education / Environmental Health and Safety
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory safety inspection, risk analysis, chemical inventory management, emergency response, regulatory compliance, training delivery, hazard control strategy implementation
Preferred skills
Chemical hygiene expertise, biotechnology/pharmaceutical lab experience, Hazardous Materials Technician certification, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Conduct laboratory inspections and recommend corrective actions; develop safety systems for chemical inventories; assist in developing IBC and IACUC protocols; provide orientation training to new PIs; monitor adherence to training requirements; procure safety equipment and supplies; perform risk analysis on environmental and occupational health programs; participate in emergency response teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
