Senior Research Safety Specialist - Lab Compliance & Safety

Inside Higher Ed; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Boston is seeking a Senior Specialist in Research Safety to ensure compliance with safety regulations in laboratory settings. The role involves conducting safety inspections, providing training, and consulting on laboratory design. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and minimum 3 years of experience in a safety-related role. This full-time position entails working closely with various departments to promote safety and health standards on campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Certification in a related discipline preferred (CSP, CHMM, etc.).
• Must have or obtain 24- or 40-hour OSHA hazardous waste operations training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory design consultations.
• Implement safety policies and procedures.
• Provide training on transportation of hazardous materials.

Skills

Laboratory design consultations

Handling chemicals and hazardous gases

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Degree (BA, BS or MS) in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Standard lab equipment

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Boston is seeking a Senior Specialist in Research Safety to ensure compliance with safety regulations in laboratory settings. The role involves conducting safety inspections, providing training, and consulting on laboratory design. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and minimum 3 years of experience in a safety-related role. This full-time position entails working closely with various departments to promote safety and health standards on campus.