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Safety and Compliance Specialist

MedStar Health

Athens (GA)

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USD 49,000 - 53,000

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Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Athens seeks a Safety and Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations in academic laboratories. The successful candidate will serve as the primary contact for assigned labs, conduct safety assessments, and prepare training sessions while demonstrating integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

Technical knowledge in safety acquired through education or certification.
Experience in environmental health and safety services.
Possess a valid driver's license in the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Responsible for environmental health and safety services to maintain compliance.
Conducts safety assessments and prepares training sessions.
Participates in incident response for hazardous spills.

Skills

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

2-year degree or professional certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Posting Details

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

About the University of Georgia
Posting Number	S13760P
Working Title	Safety and Compliance Specialist
Department	VPR-Research Safety
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary	$49,000 - $53,000
Posting Date	06/20/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	08/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
USG Core Values Statement

Position Information

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

With minimal supervision, the Safety & Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive environmental health and safety services to academic and teaching laboratories, ensuring that the University maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and accepted best practices. The role will maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity in representing the University, modeling a culture of safety in all interactions with the campus community. The position maintains a strong working knowledge of applicable regulations and will serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned set of laboratories, assisting them with issues related to facilities management and other compliance offices. This is an onsite position and is not eligible for a telework option.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Minimum Qualifications
Classification Title	Safety/Risk Mgmt Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	1.00
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Proven professionalism and integrity in representing safety and/or compliance offices or programs Leadership aptitude including clear focus on customer service as well as safety and compliance; ability to work within a strong and effective team across discipline boundaries Experience in active consensus-building and safety negotiation; ability to grasp needs and concerns and provide multiple solutions to complex problems. Takes initiative to perform recurring tasks dictated by established procedures and performs newly assigned tasks as needed. Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment. Work independently, with minimal supervision on multiple simultaneous projects. Professional oral and written communication skills. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations along with superior oral presentation and other communication skills. Ability to implement continuous quality improvement through the use of relevant qualitative and quantitative metrics in assessing compliance and performance. Ability to use electronic safety, compliance, and research administration platforms; word processing, database, spreadsheet; and presentation programs Working knowledge of State and Federal environmental health and safety regulations as well as nationally accepted standards, guidelines, and other related conventions on safety and compliance. Ability to respond to critical safety and compliance situations appropriately. Be able to assist with developing and delivering service training and educational programs in applicable programmatic areas. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously due to the diversity of safety and compliance services and the wide-range of potential work locations on campus. Proficient in the performance and documentation of chemical and laboratory safety assessments. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to use standard business office computer equipment and software. Possess a driver's license that is valid in the State of Georgia
Physical Demands	Work in a variety of physical environments, including weather extremes, chemical/biological/radiological laboratories, animal care and use facilities, etc. Perform emergency response activities, including but not limited to wearing personal protective equipment such as a respirator, climbing stairs, and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. Stand, walk, and negotiate occasional awkward work locations and paths of travel. Periodically perform short duration physical exertions, including light-medium lifting, reaching, squatting, pushing, pulling, stair or ladder climbing, etc. in support of a safety investigation, area or operations survey, or incident response
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Background Investigation Policy

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Performs laboratory safety assessments, inventory audits, and consultations for academic and teaching labs as well as core facilities. Serves and supports the University's mission in chemical safety and general lab safety. Reports assessment findings, maintains regulatory required records, and effectively utilizes safety, compliance, and research administration platforms. Works in potentially hazardous environments utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment. Identifies unsafe conditions and practices, and makes engineering, work practice, and administrative improvement recommendations. Conducting these assessments for all of UGA's extended sites does require 1-3 overnight trips per year.
Percentage of time	70

Performs laboratory safety assessments, inventory audits, and consultations for academic and teaching labs as well as core facilities.

Serves and supports the University's mission in chemical safety and general lab safety.

Reports assessment findings, maintains regulatory required records, and effectively utilizes safety, compliance, and research administration platforms.

Works in potentially hazardous environments utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment. Identifies unsafe conditions and practices, and makes engineering, work practice, and administrative improvement recommendations.

Conducting these assessments for all of UGA's extended sites does require 1-3 overnight trips per year.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Prepare and deliver training sessions covering chemical safety, laboratory safety, and other EH&S related topics. This could include delivering instructor-led training as well as the development of self-paced training modules and safety-related announcements and communications. Serve as a local administrator for the Learning Management System within the Office of Research Safety.
Percentage of time	15

Duties/Responsibilities	Member of Hazardous Materials Spill Response Team/On-call After-Hours PREHS Rotation. Participates in an Incident response team, responding to releases and spills of hazardous chemicals, Infectious agents, radioactive materials, and /or other environmental releases while wearing personal protective equipment including, but not limited to a respirator, pass physical fitness medical evaluation and lift at least 25 lbs. above the head. Position involves being part of the On-call Rotation and assignment for After-Hours, Weekend and Holiday Emergency Response. Communicates and coordinates with campus police and local first responders.
Percentage of time	10