Senior Research Safety & HazMat Technician

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Environment, Health & Safety seeks a Research Safety Technician Senior to support multiple EH&S programs on campus. You will assist in the Central Service Laboratory, Hazardous Waste, and training initiatives while maintaining records and coordinating safety activities.

This in-person role requires strong communication, the ability to lift heavy loads, and a willingness to work on-site with occasional after-hours coverage. Join a collaborative team protecting campus health and safety.

Qualifications

• Equivalency of education and experience accepted.
• Knowledge of EH&S regulations and safety practices.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and follow SOPs.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication of safety concepts.
• Basic math for counting, decay calculations, and unit conversions; proficient with Windows.
• Experience handling hazardous materials and understanding chemical incompatibilities.
• Valid CA noncommercial license and ability to operate a one-ton truck.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle drums up to 500 lbs with safety equipment.
• Willingness to wear PPE and respond to hazmat incidents.
• Adaptable to multiple EH&S duties; on-site work; occasional non-business hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the Central Service Laboratory activities (dosimetry, bioassay, instrument calibrations).
• Support Hazardous Waste Program (chemical, controlled substances, medical, radiological).
• Assist in vehicle & facility maintenance, Fume Hood Certification, and Shipping & Receiving.
• Contribute to Training Program, PPE Distribution, and Controlled Substances Management.
• Maintain inventory, prepare reports, and manage documents and data entry.
• Conduct EH&S surveys and inspections; respond to spills and emergencies.
• Assist in other EH&S initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Safety program knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

SOP adherence

MS Office

Hazardous materials handling

CA driver's license / vehicle ops

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

CA Driver's License (valid)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UCLA Environment, Health & Safety seeks a Research Safety Technician Senior to support multiple EH&S programs on campus. You will assist in the Central Service Laboratory, Hazardous Waste, and training initiatives while maintaining records and coordinating safety activities.

This in-person role requires strong communication, the ability to lift heavy loads, and a willingness to work on-site with occasional after-hours coverage. Join a collaborative team protecting campus health and safety.