LABORATORY VENTILATION SPECIALIST

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Laboratory Ventilation Specialist to assist in maintaining a laboratory ventilation program designed to contain biohazardous aerosols and volatile chemicals. The role involves diagnosing performance issues, identifying contamination hazards, and certifying biological safety areas.

Key duties include performing certification tests, repairing actions to achieve certification, maintaining certification data, coordinating with other departments to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Performs certification tests on biological safety areas and systems as required by applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
• Repairs or performs other corrective actions necessary to obtain acceptable certification.
• Generates and maintains appropriate records, reports and certification data for laboratory ventilation systems in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Works with other departments to ensure maintenance is performed with minimal disruption of laboratory activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

LABORATORY VENTILATION SPECIALIST - (T239502)

Description

Laboratory Ventilation Specialist

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Job Summary: To assist in maintaining a laboratory ventilation program designed to provide containment of biohazardous aerosols and/or volatile chemicals used in the workplace. To diagnose program performance problems, identify potential contamination hazards and perform required certifications for biological safety areas.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs certification tests on biological safety areas and systems as required by applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
• Repairs or performs other corrective actions necessary to obtain acceptable certification.
• Generates and maintains appropriate records, reports and certification data for laboratory ventilation systems in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Works with other departments to ensure maintenance is performed with minimal disruption of laboratory activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range: $16.00 - 22.24

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location: University

Job Category: Facilities

Organization: 119001000 Environmental Health & Safety

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite