Student: Safety & Health Assistant

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a motivated student to work as a Safety and Health Assistant. Responsibilities will include coordinating the chemical safety data sheet (SDS) inventory and updating and maintaining this database, periodic calibration of oxygen monitoring systems, pick-up and processing of hazardous waste, checking AEDs, crane-use logs and other equipment under the purview of the Safety office. Additional responsibilities will include performing sampling for chemical and physical hazards, writing reports and assisting with maintaining the Emergency Response program, drills, and personnel training. The selected candidate will also serve in a reserve role for emergency response, during and after regular work hours. SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

Requirements

Must be a student currently enrolled in Utah State University’s Industrial Hygiene program
Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week during the summer and remain working for 20 hours per week during the school year between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm on weekdays
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be willing to build positive relationships throughout the organization to enhance the safety and health culture
Must be observant and willing to correct unsafe behavior
Strong computer skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or other U.S. person

Nice To Haves

HAZWOPER certification is a plus
Prefer someone earlier in the program (sophomore or junior), but will consider all applicants

Responsibilities

Coordinating the chemical safety data sheet (SDS) inventory and updating and maintaining this database
Periodic calibration of oxygen monitoring systems
Pick-up and processing of hazardous waste
Checking AEDs, crane-use logs and other equipment under the purview of the Safety office
Performing sampling for chemical and physical hazards
Writing reports
Assisting with maintaining the Emergency Response program, drills, and personnel training
Serving in a reserve role for emergency response, during and after regular work hours