Laboratory Safety Program Manager

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Safety Program Manager will lead and oversee aspects of laboratory safety. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols and will involve direct supervision of the Chemical Safety Program and Hazardous Waste Program. Key responsibilities will include providing safety training for employees conducting inspections and audits, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of experience in EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
Must be able to pass an annual OSHA fit test.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
Class 'C' Texas driver license

Nice To Haves

ASP
CSP
CHMM
CIH

Responsibilities

Process hazardous waste requests in a timely manner requiring significant walking.
Manage hazardous and regulated waste programs, including chemical, radioactive, and medical waste.
Perform regular safety surveys of laboratories and other areas on campus.
Ensure compliance with regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, CDC/NIH, USDA, NFPA, TDHHS.
Perform inspections of safety equipment such as eyewash stations, safety showers and fume hood.
Maintain hazardous material inventory and associated documentation.
Support EHS programs as needed.
Develop safety policies and associated documentation.
Provide training to staff and students.
Develop program performance metrics and use data-driven approaches to evaluate program effectiveness.
Support emergency preparedness and response program.
Ensure that the University does not violate State and federal regulations by understanding state and federal regulations regarding laboratory standards and hazardous waste such OSHA, EPA/CRA, and DOT NFPA and ANZI standards.