Safety Specialist (Biosafety)

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety Specialist to oversee laboratory safety and compliance. This role involves conducting safety audits, providing training, and managing hazardous waste. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biological hazards and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for faculty, staff, and students. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high safety standards and making a real impact in the educational sector. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of safety regulations and practices.
• Minimum 1 year of job-related experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits and maintain regulatory records.
• Implement hazardous waste management programs.

Skills

Biological hazards knowledge

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHS databases

Job description

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Description

Conducts safety audits of laboratories and trade shops, provides safety training and maintains regulatory records. May also implement hazardous waste management program.

• Audits campus for assigned safety areas, including laboratory safety, chemical safety, radiation safety, biological safety, use of controlled substances, laser and X-ray machine safety, Hazardous waste material, EPA Compliance and trades shop safety.
• Maintains records of safety programs, in compliance with state and federal regulations; Document findings on an EHLS audit report, maintain applicable computer databases.
• Evaluates work area and practices for proper safety controls and make requirement(s) to develop work practices that reduce the potential for accidents.
• Implements safety programs in assigned area of specialization such as blood borne pathogen, radiation dosimetry, hazardous waste or job safety analysis.
• Develops and trains faculty, staff and students in various safety programs, including chemical safety, materials handling, hazardous waste and environmental awareness or customized training for unique hazardous operations.
• Conducts comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with Department of Health and Human Services and other safety published information, regulatory agency regulations.
• Require improvement and/or corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of safety violations.
• Manage waste stream, collection of hazardous waste, moving it through the Hazardous waste Facility and associated profiles, document for vendor and regulatory agencies.
• Have help with bulking hazardous waste activities, including new potential bulking procedures. Collect and maintain chemical inventory records for each lab.
• Maintains working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations requirement and ensures proper implementation.
• Responds to, investigates and documents incidents and emergencies, including spills and potential overexposure to hazardous material as part of the emergency response team.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Department: Environment Health Safety

Salary: 49,400-56,200

Description

Conducts safety audits of laboratories and trade shops, provides safety training and maintains regulatory records. May also implement hazardous waste management program.

• Audits campus for assigned safety areas, including laboratory safety, chemical safety, radiation safety, biological safety, use of controlled substances, laser and X-ray machine safety, Hazardous waste material, EPA Compliance and trades shop safety.
• Maintains records of safety programs, in compliance with state and federal regulations; Document findings on an EHLS audit report, maintain applicable computer databases.
• Evaluates work area and practices for proper safety controls and make requirement(s) to develop work practices that reduce the potential for accidents.
• Implements safety programs in assigned area of specialization such as blood borne pathogen, radiation dosimetry, hazardous waste or job safety analysis.
• Develops and trains faculty, staff and students in various safety programs, including chemical safety, materials handling, hazardous waste and environmental awareness or customized training for unique hazardous operations.
• Conducts comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with Department of Health and Human Services and other safety published information, regulatory agency regulations.
• Require improvement and/or corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of safety violations.
• Manage waste stream, collection of hazardous waste, moving it through the Hazardous waste Facility and associated profiles, document for vendor and regulatory agencies.
• Have help with bulking hazardous waste activities, including new potential bulking procedures. Collect and maintain chemical inventory records for each lab.
• Maintains working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations requirement and ensures proper implementation.
• Responds to, investigates and documents incidents and emergencies, including spills and potential overexposure to hazardous material as part of the emergency response team.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on the job posting details.

Additional Posting Information

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• License and/or Certification: Valid driver's license. Professional certification preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must have a basic knowledge of biological hazards in the laboratory environment.
• Must be familiar with applicable biological safety regulations and guidelines regarding Institutional Biosafety Committee registrations and bloodborne pathogens program administration.
• Must communicate and work cooperatively with personnel in diverse positions, including professors, researchers, lab technicians, engineering and operations/facilities maintenance personnel, and administrators to apply regulatory requirements or guidelines to the unique environment of the research or clinical laboratory.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and be able to learn and use EHS databases.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
  
  

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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