Lab Safety Specialist

• Evaluate laboratories safety conditions/risks, practices/procedures for working with hazardous materials, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and license/permit requirements, as well as established campus laboratory safety policy and procedures
• Assess laboratories to identify hazards/risks present, determine hazard classification level and prepare appropriate laboratory entrance postings.
• Perform inspection of fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, other laboratory exhaust ventilation devices and fixed laboratory safety equipment.
• Monitor laboratories for contamination and lab personnel working with hazardous materials for exposure. This includes collection and analysis of air, water, and other samples utilizing appropriate sampling and measurement techniques.
• Assist laboratories in assuring that best work practices are achieved, that personnel protection is maximized, and that materials of risk are handled and used to achieve exposures as low as reasonably achievable.
• Provide instruction and guidance to laboratory personnel so they may work safely with hazardous materials and assist with EHS formal lab safety training efforts.
• Receive and inspect EHS regulated incoming hazardous materials shipments and deliver to permitted/using laboratories.
• Assist and guide laboratories in preparing shipments of hazardous materials for compliance with applicable shipping regulations.
• Maintain the required record keeping and documentation associated with these duties.
• Assist with EHS’s efforts to develop/implement/maintain a laboratory safety information system.
• Perform data entry into laboratory safety information system.
• Provide training to personnel on laboratory safety information system as appropriate.
• Responsible for daily coordination and oversight of assigned lab safety student workers. Insure that student workers use their time efficiently and in a productive manner, complete assigned work/projects in accordance with applicable Federal and State Regulations, and that their actions adhere to university policies and procedures.

• Participate as a member of the EHS HazMat Response Team.
• Respond to hazardous materials releases, as called upon, and aid with spill control/cleanup within personal capabilities and limitations of protective equipment available.

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds frequently and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop and/or kneel frequently.
• Ability to traverse steps, ladders, & outdoor uneven terrain.
• Work location is onsite – Lawrence campus & affiliate properties.
• Valid driver’s license by time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Successfully complete OSHA/EPA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training within 180 days of initial employment.

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate science, engineering, or related field; or HS diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license by time of appointment.
• Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office or other standard office software as evidenced by application materials.
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
• Ability to handle and use appropriate safety equipment as demonstrated by past experience, certifications and/or training.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety.
• Work experience in a university or laboratory environment dealing with hazardous materials and/or safety issues.
• Familiarity with various hazardous materials monitoring instrumentation and sampling techniques as evidenced by application materials.
• Familiarity with applicable Federal and State regulations as evidenced by application materials.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, March 30th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.