| Job Description: |
Prepares for and conducts inspections of University laboratories to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulation. Completes duties associated with inspection performance including reviewing safety related information and records, scheduling visits, conducting site visits, administering survey questionnaires, visually inspecting laboratories, (lab safety, biological, shops and IFAS), and evaluating various pieces of safety equipment. Requires interaction with principal investigators (PI), technicians, students, departmental administrators, and UF’s Facilities Services Division.
Evaluates survey results, generates reports, and provides assistance related to noted deficiencies as needed. Evaluates corrective actions from noted deficiencies and follows up as needed.
Conducts administrative tasks including but not limited to auditing purchase requisitions and purchase orders sent through UF’s eProcurement system for hazardous materials and safety equipment, monitoring the Lab Safety email inbox and answering general safety-related questions, managing and tracking EH&S forms such as fume hood protocols and decontamination forms, and updating lab safety handouts, reference materials and web page content as directed.
Completes special projects including the evaluation and gathering of data from the University research community; benchmarking with peer safety programs, researching safety related topics, assisting with or providing training to the research community.
Operate UF/state vehicle(s) to and from inspection sites and completes other duties as assigned.
Work hours: Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
A criminal background will be conducted.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
EDUCATION & TRAINING: Advanced degree (preferably in STEM)
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of safety related experience or other related experience. KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of research laboratories
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
SKILLS: Have resourceful and creative problem-solving skills from a customer service perspective. ABILITIES
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to provide professional customer service
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to fully, logically, and concisely explain safety issues to clients (laboratory staff members)
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work on-campus with occasional travel to off-site locations.
- Ability to wear a tight-fitting respirator for emergency purposes.
OTHER:
- Post offer health assessment required.
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