Laboratory Safety & Compliance Specialist

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 49.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Houston is seeking a Safety and Environmental Health Specialist to conduct laboratory and shop safety audits, provide training, and maintain regulatory records. The role emphasizes implementing hazardous waste management and developing departmental policies.

You will work under EHS, maintain inventories, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifikationen

• Formal, directly job-related 4 year degree is required.
• Minimum of one year of directly job-related experience.
• All positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.

Aufgaben

• Audit campus safety areas (biology, chemical, lab, waste, laser, radiation, shop, x-ray).
• Maintain safety program records and related databases.
• Evaluate work areas and practices; recommend safety improvements.
• Implement safety programs in areas such as bloodborne pathogens or hazardous waste.
• Develop and train faculty, staff and students in safety programs.
• Collect and maintain chemical inventory records for labs/shops.
• Assist in managing campus waste streams and related procedures.
• Stay current with federal/state/local regulations and ensure compliance.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies and document investigations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Training

Incident investigation

Hazardous materials handling

Ausbildung

Four-year degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Houston is seeking a Safety and Environmental Health Specialist to conduct laboratory and shop safety audits, provide training, and maintain regulatory records. The role emphasizes implementing hazardous waste management and developing departmental policies.

You will work under EHS, maintain inventories, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.