Laboratory Safety Program Manager
About The Position
The Laboratory Safety Program Manager leads and oversees aspects of laboratory safety for the Environmental Health and Safety Office at the University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols and includes direct supervision of the Chemical Safety Program and Hazardous Waste Program. The manager provides safety training, conducts inspections and audits, prepares reports, and maintains accurate records. The position administers hazardous and regulated waste programs, performs campus laboratory safety surveys, promotes compliance with applicable regulations, and supports broader EHS and emergency preparedness activities. It also develops safety policies, program documentation, and performance metrics, using data to evaluate program effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of Environmental Health & Safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must be able to pass an annual OSHA fit test.
- Class C Texas driver's license.
- Ability to keep technical knowledge current and apply new knowledge to the job.
- Attention to detail and ability to complete assignments accurately.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
- Physical condition adequate to perform the duties.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
- Skill in using standard office equipment and software.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and reach sensible answers.
- Sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
- Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies relevant to security operations protecting people, data, property, and institutions.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more; move between worksites; communicate to exchange information; and ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures.
Nice To Haves
- ASP certification.
- CSP certification.
- CHMM certification.
- CIH certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage hazardous and regulated waste programs, including chemical, radioactive, and medical waste.
- Process hazardous waste requests in a timely manner; the work requires significant walking.
- Conduct regular safety surveys of laboratories and other campus areas.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, CDC/NIH, USDA, NFPA, and TDHHS requirements.
- Inspect safety equipment, including eyewash stations, safety showers, and fume hoods.
- Maintain hazardous material inventories and associated documentation.
- Support Environmental Health and Safety programs as needed.
- Develop safety policies and related documentation.
- Provide safety training to staff and students.
- Develop program performance metrics and use data-driven approaches to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Support emergency preparedness and response programs.
- Understand state and federal laboratory and hazardous-waste requirements to help ensure the University does not violate regulations.
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
- Provide safety training for employees conducting inspections and audits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
