Senior Safety Officer

at  Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions
Provides support to the Laboratory Safety Manager in the implementation of the chemical and biological safety programs for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, including regional campuses.
Surveys research and clinical laboratories for compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional laboratory safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines; conducts operational inspections of chemical fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations; maintains data/records regarding laboratory surveys, equipment inspections, laboratory certification, and laboratory worker credentialing.
Assists the Laboratory Safety Manager with the review of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) protocols and serves as an alternate member of both the IACUC and IBC.
Performs complex safety and health program work.
Work involves developing safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff; inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and investigating accidents
May train others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Adopts and demonstrates our TTUHSC Values-Based Culture.
Occasional Duties
Uses and maintains computer databases for laboratory safety.
Assists in conducting laboratory safety inspections, audits, and surveys
Assists stakeholders in maintaining chemical and biological inventories.
Assists in the development, production and presentation of safety training and safety programs.
Analyzes laboratory inspections, surveys, hazards and incidents, registrations, and follow-up.
Prepares equipment and instrument calibration reports.
Prepares reports on laboratory inspections, audits, surveys, inventories, fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations
Assists with maintenance of laboratory safety records and databases; analysis of PI protocols, registrations and inventories.
Prepares periodic reports and summaries of the laboratory safety program.
Assists in response of HAZMAT incidents involving hazardous materials and assists in cleanup and decontamination, if necessary.
Conducts periodic inspections and checks of fume hoods, safety showers and eyewash stations.
Required Qualifications
Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by completion of high school and two years of college level work in Occupation Health and Safety with course work in assigned area. Four years of job related experience. Additional job-related education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to occupational safety. General knowledge of safety procedures as related to assigned tasks. Ability to assist in the execution of a program of campus safety. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
Preferred Qualifications
BS in basic sciences preferred (Chemistry, Biology, etc.); safety certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, OHST, etc.
Decision-making and reasoning should be based on knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as applicable to the laboratory work environment.
Two years work experience in occupational, environmental health and safety or research laboratory, or combination of training and work experience equivalent to six years.
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Optional Attachments
Professional License/Certification, Recommendation/Referral, Transcript, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Grant Funded?
No
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Police/Fire
Shift
Day
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Air Force Specialty Code
1S0X1,4B0X1, 4E0X1, 43HX, 43EX
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
74D, 740A
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
5711, 8012, 8056, 7596
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
AB, BM, 711X, 731

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