Biological Safety & Compliance Specialist

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a position in the Environment Health & Safety department to conduct lab and shop safety audits, provide safety training, and maintain regulatory records. The role may support hazardous waste management and policy development while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year degree (or equivalent), at least one year of related experience, and strong knowledge of biological hazards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree from a college or university or equivalent training.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Preferred: Technical certification or licensing directly related to the job.
• Must have a basic knowledge of biological hazards in the laboratory environment.
• Must be familiar with applicable biological safety regulations and guidelines, including bloodborne pathogens.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Audits campus for assigned safety areas, including biological safety, chemical safety, general laboratory safety, hazardous waste material safety, laser safety, regulatory compliance activities, occupational safety, radiation safety, shop safety and X-ray machine safety.
• Maintains records of safety programs, in compliance with state and federal regulations; documents findings on EHS audit reports, and maintains applicable computer databases.
• Evaluates work area and practices for proper safety controls and makes requirements to develop work practices that reduce the potential for accidents.
• Implements safety programs in assigned area of specialisation such as blood borne pathogen, radiation dosimetry, hazardous waste or job safety analysis.
• Develops and trains faculty, staff and students in various safety programs, including biological safety, chemical safety, general laboratory safety, hazardous waste material safety, laser safety, regulatory compliance activities, occupational safety, radiation safety, shop safety, x-ray machine safety and/or customized training for unique hazardous operations.
• Collects, maintains and/or evaluates chemical inventory records for each laboratory or shop location.
• Provides assistance in managing campus waste streams. This may include collection and transportation of hazardous waste, creation or validation of associated profiles, along with documents for vendor and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations requirement and ensures proper implementation.
• Responds to, investigates and documents accidents, incidents and/or emergencies, including spills and potential overexposure to hazardous material as part of the emergency response team.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Houston is seeking a position in the Environment Health & Safety department to conduct lab and shop safety audits, provide safety training, and maintain regulatory records. The role may support hazardous waste management and policy development while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year degree (or equivalent), at least one year of related experience, and strong knowledge of biological hazards and safety guidelines.