Manager University Laboratory Safety - 531025

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a Manager of University Laboratory Safety to lead chemical hazard documentation and health-safety training for faculty, staff and students. The role designs SOPs with principal investigators to align with lab operations and safety standards.

You will inspect labs, coordinate remediation of high-hazard spaces, and respond to after-hours emergencies while ensuring compliance with federal and institutional requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 10 years of lab safety or related experience; OR associate's degree and 8 years; OR bachelor's degree and 6 years; OR master's degree and 4 years.
• Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer or Laboratory Safety Officer; OR ability to become certified within two years.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license; 19+ years old; pass post-offer drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of written materials addressing chemical hazards and health effects.
• Oversee and conduct training for faculty, staff and students.
• Develop SOPs for PI spaces ensuring compliance with lab operations.
• Identify lab safety gaps and coordinate remediation for high-hazard labs.
• Perform lab inspections and audits; respond to emergencies after hours.
• Assist in coordinating regulatory compliance programs.

Skills

Safety training

Training & instruction

Communication skills

SOP development

Hazard identification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,800 - Midpoint: $81,700 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 500203 - Environmental and Lab Safety

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Manager of University Laboratory Safety leads the development of written documents and materials addressing and detailing chemical hazards, incompatibilities, and health effects. Oversees and conducts training for faculty, staff, and students on these topics, customized to meet the needs of specific principal investigators. Assists principal investigators (PI) and researchers in the development of standard operating procedures specific to their spaces, ensuring alignment with standard lab operations and experimental procedures. Works with labs to identify needs and gaps within the laboratory safety programs. Provides remediation of high-hazard labs containing large, complex chemical inventories. Performs lab inspections and audits. Responds to emergency situations after hours. Assists in identifying and coordinating all laboratory technology issues related to the Patriot Act, Homeland Security requirements, and other mandated programs.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of laboratory safety, hazardous chemical/waste safety, general safety, life safety, environmental safety, or occupational safety experience; OR associate's degree and eight (8) years of laboratory safety, hazardous chemical/waste safety, general safety, life safety, environmental safety, or occupational safety experience; OR bachelor's degree and six (6) years of laboratory safety, hazardous chemical/waste safety, general safety, life safety, environmental safety, or occupational safety experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of laboratory safety, hazardous chemical/waste safety, general safety, life safety, environmental safety, or occupational safety experience. Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer or Laboratory Safety Officer; OR ability to become certified within two (2) years of hire.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work in confined hazardous environments while wearing protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus. Understanding of scientific practices and procedures and knowledge of laboratory/chemical safety principles and practices. Understanding of the current compliance requirements applicable to research activities and facilities. Ability to educate others in safe work practices and facilitate laboratory training(s). Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with a full range of personnel that reflect a strong commitment to customer service and collegiality. Enthusiastic work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to operate computer software such as databases and word processing.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience in an academic laboratory environment at a four-year institution of higher education.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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