Laboratory Safety & Compliance Auditor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston System seeks a Safety & Environmental Auditor to conduct audits across laboratories and shops, implement safety training, and maintain regulatory records. The role includes evaluating procedures to reduce risks and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a 4-year degree and at least one year of related experience, with preference for technical certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university.
• Minimum of one year of related experience; technical certification preferred.
• Department will accept experience in lieu of education.
• All UH System positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.
• UH System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.

Responsibilities

• Audit campus safety areas including biological, chemical, lab, and radiation safety.
• Maintain safety program records and document findings in reports.
• Evaluate work areas and practices to implement safer procedures.
• Develop and train faculty, staff, and students in safety programs.
• Manage chemical inventory records for labs or shops.
• Assist in managing campus hazardous waste streams.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, including spills.

Skills

Safety audits

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous waste management

Training development

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Houston System seeks a Safety & Environmental Auditor to conduct audits across laboratories and shops, implement safety training, and maintain regulatory records. The role includes evaluating procedures to reduce risks and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a 4-year degree and at least one year of related experience, with preference for technical certifications.