Specialist Lab Safety

Perform and document laboratory, eyewash, safety shower, and hood surveys, as well as other laboratory safety functions. Must be knowledgeable in Chemical Hygiene Plan, hazardous communication, laboratory procedures, personal protective equipment and air monitoring, chemical procurement and the Chemical Inventory System. Review laboratory procedures. Assist in statistical analysis of Laboratory Safety related data. Document control of Chemical Hygiene Plan and other related standard operating procedures. Conduct Laboratory Safety training. Participate in continual improvement of Laboratory Safety process. Assist with response to laboratory incidents, non-laboratory inspections, and security programs.

Assists with management of programs to include bloodborne pathogen, respiratory protection, noise, and ergonomic evaluations. 

Must pass post-offer physical and annually thereafter. Must be able to pass respiratory fit test, be able to work while wearing a respirator and comply with OSHA requirements. Regular exposure to physically demanding and hazardous tasks including walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, standing, reaching and climbing stairs/ladders. Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds.

Working conditions range from clean to dirty atmospheres under all types of conditions and weather. 

Handles all types of hazardous materials including, but not limited to, flammables, acids, caustics, carcinogens, pesticides, teratogens, explosives, etc. Also, obtains and analyzes samples of dangerous chemicals and substances. Performs chemical spill cleanups and assists with waste chemical pickups.

Employee is expected to work a reasonable amount of overtime serving as a first-aid responder at University-sponsored events.

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