Lab Safety Specialist II

at  The University of Pittsburgh

LAB SAFETY SPECIALIST II

Health and Safety Office - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24006866)
Coordinates and conducts operational and pre-operational inspections of University laboratories and ensures their adherence to all pertinent laws and regulations and/or corrects the evaluated deficiency. Trains laboratory safety staff and aids in clinical and laboratory staff training. Maintains advanced safety
systems and equipment and updates laboratory safety resources.

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinates and conducts operational and pre-operational inspections of University laboratories and ensures their adherence to all pertinent laws and regulations and/or corrects the evaluated deficiency. Trains laboratory safety staff and aids in clinical and laboratory staff training. Maintains advanced safety systems and equipment and updates laboratory safety resources.

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED

Bachelor’s Degree

WILL THIS POSITION ACCEPT SUBSTITUTION IN LIEU OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE?

No

• Coordinates and conducts pre-operational and operational inspections on University laboratories and confirms their compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Records and reports relevant information about inspection findings.
• Notes deficiencies in complex laboratory processes and corrects them accordingly.
• Maintains advanced laboratory safety systems and equipment.
• Obtains necessary materials to ensure laboratory safety.
• Trains laboratory safety staff and aids with clinical and laboratory staff training.
• Provides input into improvement and updates on trainings to leadership positions.
• Aids staff in their adherence to laboratory safety laws and resolves issues as they arise.
• Drafts reports based on employee feedback regarding safety practices.
• Expands, updates, and distributes laboratory safety resources.