Research Safety Specialist: Lab Risk & Compliance Lead

Environmental Consulting Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Safety Specialist at Stanford University EH&S will serve as a liaison to researchers in laboratories and work as part of the Lab Safety team to develop and maintain safety programs that enable researchers to achieve good safety and health performance.

You will help implement risk assessments, training, and compliance activities, and provide technical advice on government regulations and university policies to minimize hazard potential across laboratories.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting health and safety surveys and risk assessments.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly.
• Knowledge of government regulations and university policies.
• Background in health, safety, and environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs for researchers.
• Provide training and support for laboratory safety and emergency preparedness.
• Identify hazards in lab settings and recommend improvements.
• Investigate incidents and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Provide technical advice on regulations and policy interpretation.

Skills

Hazard assessment

Effective communication

Regulatory interpretation

Research safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in allied/scientific field

Job description

The Research Safety Specialist at Stanford University EH&S will serve as a liaison to researchers in laboratories and work as part of the Lab Safety team to develop and maintain safety programs that enable researchers to achieve good safety and health performance.

You will help implement risk assessments, training, and compliance activities, and provide technical advice on government regulations and university policies to minimize hazard potential across laboratories.