EHS Safety Specialist: Lab & Hazardous Waste Compliance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,800 - 64,600; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking an Environment Health & Safety professional to conduct safety audits of laboratories and trade shops, provide safety training, and maintain regulatory records across campus.

The role requires at least one year of job-related experience; a technical certification or licensing is preferred. All positions are security-sensitive and require criminal history checks.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical or technical discipline.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• Preferred: Technical certification or licensing related to the job.
• Basic knowledge of biological hazards in laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Audit campus safety areas including biological safety, chemical safety, general lab safety, hazardous waste safety, laser safety, and X-ray safety.

Skills

Safety audits

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Communication skills

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Houston System is seeking an Environment Health & Safety professional to conduct safety audits of laboratories and trade shops, provide safety training, and maintain regulatory records across campus.

The role requires at least one year of job-related experience; a technical certification or licensing is preferred. All positions are security-sensitive and require criminal history checks.