Onsite Safety & Compliance Specialist, Lab Focus

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Safety and Compliance Specialist to provide comprehensive EH&S services for academic and teaching laboratories. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while representing the university with professionalism and integrity.

Based onsite in Athens, the specialist serves as the primary contact for assigned labs, supports facilities management, and helps develop and deliver safety training and educational programs.

Qualifications

• Proven professionalism and integrity in safety/compliance functions
• Ability to work with diverse campus labs and staff
• Strong written and oral communication for reports and meetings

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory safety assessments and inventories across campus
• Serve as primary contact for assigned labs on facilities and compliance issues
• Prepare clear reports, findings, and recommendations
• Deliver safety training and educational programs
• Lead safety improvements using qualitative and quantitative metrics
• Respond to critical safety situations and incidents
• Assist with on-site safety audits and compliance documentation

Skills

Safety compliance

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Report writing

Problem solving

Safety training delivery

Data/metrics use

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Safety and Compliance Specialist to provide comprehensive EH&S services for academic and teaching laboratories. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while representing the university with professionalism and integrity.

Based onsite in Athens, the specialist serves as the primary contact for assigned labs, supports facilities management, and helps develop and deliver safety training and educational programs.