Laboratory 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 an Environment Health & Safety professional to audit laboratories and workshops, provide safety training, and maintain regulatory records campus-wide. The role involves implementing hazard management programs and developing departmental safety policies.

Requires a four-year degree and at least one year of related experience; preferred technical certifications. Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office and EHS databases are valued for success

Qualifications

• Formal four-year degree in a scientific or professional discipline.
• Minimum of one year of directly related work experience.
• Technical certification or licensing related to the job preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audits campus for assigned safety areas including biological, chemical, general laboratory, hazardous waste, laser, regulatory compliance, occupational, radiation, shop and X-ray safety.
• Maintains safety program records and documents findings in audit reports and databases.
• Evaluates work areas for proper safety controls and develops improved work practices to reduce accidents.
• Implements safety programs in areas such as bloodborne pathogens, radiation dosimetry, hazardous waste or job safety analysis.
• Develops and trains faculty, staff and students in various safety programs and regulatory activities.
• Manages chemical inventory records for laboratories or shop locations.
• Assists in managing campus waste streams, including hazardous waste handling and vendor/regulatory documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensures proper implementation.
• Responds to incidents and emergencies and documents actions as part of the emergency response team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Safety training

Hazardous waste management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHS databases

Job description

The University of Houston is seeking an Environment Health & Safety professional to audit laboratories and workshops, provide safety training, and maintain regulatory records campus-wide. The role involves implementing hazard management programs and developing departmental safety policies.

Requires a four-year degree and at least one year of related experience; preferred technical certifications. Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office and EHS databases are valued for success