Lead Research Health & Safety Auditor

University of Alabama, Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB is seeking a Research Health and Safety Lead to oversee laboratory audits for compliance with university policies and regulatory guidelines. The role supports the Sr. Safety Officer, develops training, and leads a team of safety professionals and interns, ensuring timely inspections and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits, mentoring staff, and presenting findings to institutional safety committees. The position is onsite in Birmingham, Alabama, with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Occupational Health Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or a related field and three years of related experience required.
• Experience conducting facility audits for regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory audits to assess compliance with UAB policies and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate audit schedules among Research Safety staff and interns.
• Identify training needs and develop safety training modules/workshops.
• Lead, train, and support other safety specialists.
• Supervise student interns and assign inspections and safety projects.
• Summarize inspection findings for reports to safety committees.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Occupational Health Science, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UAB is seeking a Research Health and Safety Lead to oversee laboratory audits for compliance with university policies and regulatory guidelines. The role supports the Sr. Safety Officer, develops training, and leads a team of safety professionals and interns, ensuring timely inspections and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits, mentoring staff, and presenting findings to institutional safety committees. The position is onsite in Birmingham, Alabama, with day shifts.