Laboratory Safety Specialist

Brown University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Laboratory Safety Specialist to support faculty, students, and staff in research laboratories and related spaces. You will provide training, conduct inspections, assess ventilation equipment, and deliver risk assessments for lab work.

The role includes participation in the Emergency Response Team with rotating on-call duties before, during, and after business hours, including weekends and holidays, to ensure ongoing safety and compliance across lab environments.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology or A.S. in Biology
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a research laboratory, safety department, or environmental compliance
• Must be able to obtain IATA and DOT hazardous materials shipping certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide training to faculty, students, and staff on lab safety practices
• Conduct inspections, assess ventilation equipment, and provide risk assessments for lab work
• Support Emergency Response Team activities and participate in on-call coverage outside standard hours

Education

B.S. in Biology or A.S. in Biology

Job description

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.

Position Details

• 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
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location

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, 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.

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EEO Statement

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