Assistant Director, Laboratory Safety

5 days ago


Memphis, United States University of Memphis Full time $85,000 - $90,000
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 005900 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Environmental Health and Safety Minimum Position Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a natural science, engineering, or closely related field and 5 years of experience in laboratory safety or a related safety field. At least two years of experience in a supervisory role over safety professionals. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Special Conditions The department would prefer the successful candidate to be a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer, or a Certified Safety Professional, or hold a similar nationally recognized professional certification. Work Schedule Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule Posting Date 11/21/2024 Closing Date 12/05/2024 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $85,000-$90,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Additional Working Conditions Must be able to enter potentially hazardous environments; wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment; ascend and descend ladders and stairs; lift and carry up to 45 pounds unassisted.

The Assistant Director over Laboratory Safety may be exposed to outside weather conditions, noise, mechanical, electrical, thermal, biological, chemical, fire, radiation, and other hazards.

May be required to be on call to respond to emergencies. Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Laboratory Safety Technician, Industrial Hygiene Technician Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to solve complex problems.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills. Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)



Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities Oversees all aspects of the university laboratory safety program. Works with administrators, faculty, staff and students to promote compliance with laboratory safety laws regulations and standards. Develops, implements and manages university-wide programs designed to maintain regulatory compliance, protect personnel and protect the environment. These programs include, but are not limited to laboratory safety, biological safety, laser safety and radiation safety. Develops and delivers tailored training programs for personnel of various educational backgrounds that access laboratory spaces including lab workers and maintenance personnel. Manages all training related to laboratory safety including online training.
Duties & Responsibilities Performs inspections of laboratories and other facilities that us hazardous materials. Develops or assists in developing and maintaining databases of laboratory inspections and hazardous materials. Analyzes data to assess the levels of risks, guide audits and inspections, create warning signs and placards, prescribe training and prescribe corrective actions. Administers software systems for compliance tracking and risk reduction.
Duties & Responsibilities Ensures calibration and performance of complex instrumentation. Assists in execution of radiation dosimetry program, monitoring personnel exposure to ionizing radiation, performs radioisotope contamination surveys, performs in vitro and in vivo personnel bio-assays; calibrates, or ensures calibration of, radiation detection instruments; collaborates in implementation of radiation safety program through audits, records of inventories, receipt, and disposal of radioactive materials, coordinating disposal of radioactive waste; maintains records required by federal and state laws/regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities Responds to hazardous materials spills, explosions, fires, and similar events; assesses risks to lives, facilities, and the environment; takes appropriate action to minimize losses and liability exposure; remediates hazardous materials releases; directs contractors re-mediating hazardous materials incidents; trains others to respond appropriately to such events; provides guidance to emergency responders; initiates reports of chemical releases in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities Supervises at least two employees who have some responsibility in laboratory safety.
Duties & Responsibilities Assists the EHS director in performing administrative duties. Serves as the interim director in the absence of the director.
Duties & Responsibilities Serves as the university biological safety officer, laser safety officer and radiation safety officer. Serves as the EHS liaison to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Institutional Biosafety Committee.
Duties & Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.

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