Laboratory Safety & Compliance Specialist (Onsite)

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Safety and Compliance Specialist to deliver comprehensive environmental health and safety services for academic labs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves direct contact with campus laboratories and requires onsite work with occasional overnight travel.

Key responsibilities include conducting safety assessments, reporting findings, and supporting training and program improvements within the VPR-Research Safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory safety assessments and inventories for classrooms and core facilities.
• Report findings, maintain records, and use safety platforms for compliance.
• Assist with training development and safety program improvements.

Skills

Professionalism

Leadership

Safety negotiation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Safety and Compliance Specialist to deliver comprehensive environmental health and safety services for academic labs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves direct contact with campus laboratories and requires onsite work with occasional overnight travel.

Key responsibilities include conducting safety assessments, reporting findings, and supporting training and program improvements within the VPR-Research Safety