Lead Lab Safety Auditor & Trainer

UAB group; University (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB seeks a Research Health and Safety Lead to conduct audits of laboratories and ensure compliance with university policies and regulations. You will lead advanced safety activities, develop corrective action plans, and maintain an audit database.

The role involves coordinating schedules, mentoring staff, and delivering safety training for researchers and interns, with ongoing collaboration with the Sr. Safety Officer and Chemical Hygiene Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Occupational Health Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required.
• Driving record must meet University guidelines to drive University vehicles (valid US driver’s license, at least 21, three years driving experience, MVR).

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory audits to assess compliance with UAB policies and regulatory agencies; document deviations and assist researchers with corrective actions.
• Coordinate audit schedules among Safety staff and interns to ensure timely inspections by hazard level.
• Identify training needs and assist in developing and presenting laboratory safety training modules for students and EH&S staff.
• Assist the Sr. Safety Officer and Chemical Hygiene Officer with project objectives.
• Lead, train, and support other safety specialists.
• Supervise student interns and schedule their time for inspections, chemical inventory, and safety projects.
• Summarize inspection findings for reports to institutional safety committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

PC skills

Environmental regulations

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Written and verbal communication

Mentor others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Occupational Health Science

Job description

UAB seeks a Research Health and Safety Lead to conduct audits of laboratories and ensure compliance with university policies and regulations. You will lead advanced safety activities, develop corrective action plans, and maintain an audit database.

The role involves coordinating schedules, mentoring staff, and delivering safety training for researchers and interns, with ongoing collaboration with the Sr. Safety Officer and Chemical Hygiene Officer.