Laboratory Safety & Compliance Specialist

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Research and Laboratory Safety Specialist to oversee campus laboratory safety programs, implement safety policies, and provide guidance on biosafety, radiation safety, and hazardous materials.

You will conduct audits, develop documentation, review SOPs, and train researchers on safety principles, ensuring compliance with NIH guidelines, OSHA standards, and related regulations across research operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, virology, biochemistry, physics, engineering, or related life/physical-science area or equivalent experience/education.
• 1+ year experience in laboratory safety.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards relative to laboratory safety ( OSHA Laboratory Standard).
• Ability to work independently and organize/prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct campus audits in areas of laboratory safety, chemical safety, radiation safety, biological safety, laser safety, and hazardous waste.
• Develop, review, and disseminate documentation relating to the Research/Laboratory Safety programs and processes, including drafting safety‑related communications and technical guidance documents.
• Assist with reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, including researching appropriate hazard control and mitigation strategies, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment ( PPE ) needs for laboratory research operations.
• Support research initiatives involving biosafety, radiation safety, and hazardous materials, and assist key safety officers with implementing compliance plans and procedures.
• Collaborate with researchers in maintaining and complying with the Controlled Substances program.
• Train and advise researchers on biosafety, radiation safety, and laboratory safety principles.
• Ensure compliance with NIH Guidelines, Radiation Control regulations, OSHA standards, and laboratory waste management rules.
• Provide support to the Radiation Safety Committee.
• Monitor federal standards changes and advise on potential impacts, drafting comments for proposed changes.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Diversity & collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology/virology/biochemistry/physics/engineering or related

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Research and Laboratory Safety Specialist to oversee campus laboratory safety programs, implement safety policies, and provide guidance on biosafety, radiation safety, and hazardous materials.

You will conduct audits, develop documentation, review SOPs, and train researchers on safety principles, ensuring compliance with NIH guidelines, OSHA standards, and related regulations across research operations.