Laboratory Safety Specialist

AgUpdate; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Laboratory Safety Specialist for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety to support safety training, inspections, and risk assessments in research laboratories and support spaces. The role includes equipment ventilation assessment and contributing to safety projects.

The position also involves being part of the Emergency Response Team on a rotating schedule, with on-call duties before, during, and after business hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a research laboratory, safety department, or environmental compliance.
• Ability to obtain IATA and DOT hazardous materials shipping certifications.
• Background check and pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Support the laboratory safety program through training, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Assess ventilation equipment and provide risk assessments of lab-related work.
• Serve as rotating member of the Emergency Response Team, responding to emergencies before, during, and after business hours.

Skills

Laboratory safety experience

Education

B.S. in Biology

A.S. in Biology

Job description

Laboratory Safety Specialist

Brown University

Position Purpose

The Laboratory Safety Specialist for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety provides support to faculty, students, and staff to help facilitate, assess, and promote a safe and healthy working environment in research laboratories and research support spaces. The major responsibilities for this position will be to support the laboratory safety program by providing training, conducting inspections, assessing ventilation equipment, and providing risk assessments of lab related work. This position will help with other safety and compliance related projects as needed.

In addition, this position is part of the Emergency Response Team required to respond to emergencies as a rotating member of the emergency on-call team before, during, and after business hours including 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 research laboratory, safety department, or doing environmental compliance or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain IATA and DOT hazardous materials shipping certifications.

Job Competencies

• Capable of obtaining medical clearances for using respiratory protection 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 completion of a background check and pre-employment screenings satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

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 Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer 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 Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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