Research Lab Safety Lead & Auditor

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

Job summary

UAB is seeking a Research Health and Safety Lead to audit laboratories for compliance with University policies and federal regulations. You will generate reports, document deviations, and recommend corrective actions to principal investigators.

The role leads, trains, and supports safety specialists, supervises interns, and helps maintain an ongoing audit database. You will coordinate schedules and deliver safety training modules for researchers and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Occupational Health Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field.
• Three years of related experience required; work experience may NOT substitute for education.
• Driving record must meet University underwriting guidelines to drive University vehicles.
• UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution.

Responsibilities

• Audits laboratories to assess compliance with UAB policies and regulations.
• Coordinates audit schedules among staff and interns to meet timelines.
• Identifies training needs and assists in development and delivery of safety training modules.
• Leads, trains, and supports other safety specialists.
• Summarizes inspection findings for reports to institutional safety committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

PC skills

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

UAB is seeking a Research Health and Safety Lead to audit laboratories for compliance with University policies and federal regulations. You will generate reports, document deviations, and recommend corrective actions to principal investigators.

The role leads, trains, and supports safety specialists, supervises interns, and helps maintain an ongoing audit database. You will coordinate schedules and deliver safety training modules for researchers and staff.