RESEARCH HEALTH AND SAFETY LEAD

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

Research Health and Safety Lead

Job Description - RESEARCH HEALTH AND SAFETY LEAD (T240968)

RESEARCH HEALTH AND SAFETY LEAD - ( T240968 )

Position Summary

To conduct audits of facilities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines regarding research health and safety and to serve as a lead auditor to perform advanced level duties when needed. To assist the Sr. Safety Officer and Chemical Hygiene Officer with project objectives and leads, trains, and supports other safety specialists as needed. To generate correspondence concerning the outcome of audits and provide corrective recommendations to the principle investigator. To maintain an ongoing audit database.

Essential Accountabilities

1. Conducts laboratory audits to assess compliance with current UAB policies and applicable regulatory agencies. Documents deviations from expectations and assists researchers and staff with corrective action plans.

2. Coordinates audit schedules among applicable Research Safety staff and student interns to ensure inspections are completed according to the timeline assigned according to the laboratory hazard level.

3. Supports the research safety program. Identifies training needs in the research community and assists in development and presentation of laboratory safety training modules and/or workshops. Assists with the development and delivery of training for student interns and cross-training of Environmental Health and Safety (EH amp;S) staff.

4. Assists the Sr. Safety Officer and Chemical Hygiene Officer with project objectives.

5. Leads, trains, and supports other safety specialists.

6. Supervises student interns and schedules their time between inspections, chemical inventory, and other lab safety projects.

7. Summarizes inspection findings for reports to institutional safety committees.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to use a personal computer and related business software
• Knowledge of environmental regulations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Organizational skills
• Process improvement and quality skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor others

Salary Range

$45,395 - $56,000

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. Work experience may NOT substitute for educational experience.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver s license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

UAB Equal Employment Statement

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

Professional & Managerial

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

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