Laboratory Safety Specialist

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Laboratory Safety Specialist to support faculty, students, and staff in maintaining a safe laboratory environment. You will conduct inspections, deliver safety training, assess ventilation equipment, and prepare risk assessments for laboratory work, contributing to a compliant research space.

As a member of the Emergency Response Team, you will participate in on-call rotations during evenings, weekends, and holidays, with background checks and pre-employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or Associate in Biology with relevant lab safety experience.
• Experience in a research laboratory, safety department, or environmental compliance.
• Ability to obtain IATA and DOT hazardous materials shipping certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on lab safety and compliance.
• Conduct inspections of laboratories and research spaces.
• Assess ventilation equipment and perform risk assessments for lab work.
• Support safety and compliance projects as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Respiratory protection clearance

Physical lifting

Education

Bachelor or Associate in Biology or related

Job description

Laboratory Safety Specialist

Brown University

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Laboratory Safety Specialist for the Department ofEnvironmental Health & Safety provides support to faculty,students, and staff to help facilitate, assess, and promote a safeand healthy working environment in research laboratories andresearch support spaces. The major responsibilities for thisposition will be to support the laboratory safety program byproviding training, conducting inspections, assessing ventilationequipment, and providing risk assessments of lab related work. Thisposition will help with other safety and compliance relatedprojects as needed.

In addition, this position is part of the Emergency Response Teamrequired to respond to emergencies as a rotating member of theemergency on-call team before, during, and after business hoursincluding weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Job Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology or related science or A.S. in Biology
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a researchlaboratory, safety department, or doing environmental compliance orthe equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain IATA and DOT hazardous materialsshipping certifications.

Job Competencies

• Capable of obtaining medical clearances for using respiratoryprotection necessary for HAZMAT response.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good presentation and public speaking skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completionof a background check and pre-employment screenings satisfactory toBrown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-08-13

Job Posting Title

Laboratory Safety Specialist

Department

Facilities Management and Campus Operations

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modalityof work. Positions are classified based on the operational andbusiness needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at BrownUniversity, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewedonly for the specific position to which they are submitted and arenot automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [e-mail].

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibitsdiscrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person'srace, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, or any other characteristic protected underapplicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individualson the basis of qualifications and performance. The Universitymaintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance withapplicable law.