Environ Hlth & Safety Cdr III

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking an EH&S Coordinator III to support research safety, policy development, and program administration within the college. You will work with faculty, staff, and students, manage lab safety governance, training, and incident tracking, and ensure compliance with regulations.

This on-site role requires a driver's license and the ability to wear a respirator, with typical hours Mon-Fri 8-5.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 3+ years of related experience, or a BA with 5+ years.
• Experience in laboratory safety or management.
• Knowledge of safety compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing safety policies for the college labs.
• Maintain lab safety governance and unit safety training.
• Track safety surveys, corrective actions, and reports.
• Coordinate with EH&S and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

At the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We're committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be. And we strive for a greater impact: one measured in people helped...

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator III

Job Description:

Assist the Associate Dean of Research and EH&S Associate Directors to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with EH&S and contribute to the safe operation of research within the college; establish the lab safety governance structure withing their respective units; communicate with faculty, staff and students related to the objective of improving laboratory and research safety; maintain and support the unit-level safety committee; and conduct safety training in conjunction with EH&S.

Annual safety survey monitoring and follow up. Follow on the closure of high-risk corrective actions and repeat findings to ensure issues are addressed promptly within their respective units. Escalate unresolved issues to the EH&S Main Office and the College leadership as needed. May conduct safety surveys to assist the EH&S Main Office as needed. Communicate consistently with all relevant stakeholders and provide metrics and reports that include measurements of indicators used to assess safety performance.

Track and assist in implementing procedures to accurately maintain the inventory of chemicals within their respective units. Assist in implementing a process for periodic follow-up of the status of completion of required training for all staff and PIs.

Monitors and tracks laboratory moves and closeouts within the unit. Conducts closeout safety surveys. Collect and input laboratory information (e.g. fume hood inventory, safety equipment, etc.) with existing on-campus space and asset management systems as well as populating new systems as needed. [5%] Assists with research-related incident investigations.

Other duties as assigned by EH&S.

Driver’s license is required

Criminal Background check required

This position is designated as an Essential Employee for the University, as the employee’s response immediately following an emergency event in which the continuation of critical and essential services is needed.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours per week). Expected to respond to laboratory safety-related emergencies, including at times outside normal business hours.

$75,000 - $80,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of appropriate experience.

Preferred:

Education & Training: Advanced degree in STEM or appropriate experience and certification.

Experience: experience in laboratory safety or management including design and implementation of safety programs.

• Knowledge:
• Thorough knowledge of safety compliance, best practices, and applicable regulations.
• ***Additional requirements will be college specific
• Skills & Abilities
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Independently sets deadlines and meets goals.
• Can identify program gaps, propose innovative solutions, and execute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, having the ability to interact with people from a wide range of scientific experience.
• Encourages creative thinking.
• Proficient in the use of a Windows-based computer and Office 365 suite with the ability to learn new software.
• Physical Qualifications:
• Must work on site
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Other Qualifications: must have a valid driver's license.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.