Lab Safety Specialist (7146U)
Company: University of California-Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
About Berkeley
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questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and
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Departmental OverviewThe Office of Environment, Health & Safety's
(EH&S) mission is to provide guidance and services to the
campus community that promote health, safety, and environmental
stewardship.EH&S is a highly dynamic, fast paced, committed
organization focused on promoting workplace safety and
environmental protection for the campus community. We are comprised
of many scientific, technical, and administrative professionals,
working in an evolving, learning, and sometimes challenging
environment with a unified goal of supporting the University's
mission of teaching, research and public service. EH&S strives
to be an inclusive, service oriented, and operationally excellent
organization and is seeking highly motivated individuals who want
to learn, be creative, seek continuous competency development, and
contribute to our mission.For more information, visit Position
SummaryThe Lab Safety Specialist will monitor compliance by
conducting initial and follow-up on-site inspections of laboratory
research facilities.Application Review DateThe First Review Date
for this job is: 04/23/2024.ResponsibilitiesMonitors compliance by
conducting routine initial and follow-up on-site inspections in lab
facilities of campus Principal Investigators (PIs). Provides
on-site consultation to Principal Investigators, Laboratory
Managers, and other laboratory personnel on laboratory a specific
issues of concern relating to EH&S programs.
- Organizes, schedules, and conducts inspections: Interacting
with department, laboratory, and shop personnel.
- Establishes necessary corrective actions and procedural changes
with laboratory personnel, including Principal Investigators in
addressing environment, health, and safety deficiencies.
- When appropriate, assists campus departments in correcting
environmental, health and safety non-compliance issues (e.g.
chemical storage, hazardous waste fume hood use, earthquake safety
securing, chemical inventory, chemical hygiene plans,
electrical/energy safety).
- Uses various tracking tools and systems to assure timely
reporting of inspection results, and resolution of any
findings.
- Notifies appropriate faculty and department safety personnel of
inspection results and planned risk reduction activities.
- Independently interprets regulations and campus policies to
provide guidance and direction.
- Fully implements the Enforcement of Safety Standards in
Academic Environments policy.
- Works closely with research groups to develop, review, and
update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Mentor, train and collaborate with other EHS
Specialists/Technicians to support overall research safety program
and inspections.Provides safety consultation and workplace hazard
assessment based on need by campus clients; investigates incidents,
complaints, and assists with follow-up action items
- Consults with researchers in their labs, and involves EH&S
SMEs as needed to reduce hazards and support safer research
operations.
- Designs new and/or recommends improvements to existing
processes and procedures.
- Adjusts methodologies to meet changing regulatory and
scientific environment.
- May provide support to other EHS programs, including
Respiratory Protection Program and any others per business
needs.Designs new and/or recommends improvements to existing
processes and procedures
- Generates standard operating procedures (SOP), job safety
analysis (JSA), and other documentation based on safety program
requirements and client needs, including use of relevant scientific
data.
- Works with EH&S IT, UCOP Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS)
staff to maintain and improve, as necessary, management of
inspection and program data. Performs outreach and communication to
campus within relevant field; provides consultation with research
community.
- Drafts reports and other documentation, including use of
relevant scientific data.
- Review, update and collaborate with Communications to ensure
all associated program documentation is up-to-date and current
(websites, program documents, inspection checklists).Within
specific field
- Maintains knowledge/expertise on existing/proposed changes in
all regulations; interprets and applies relevant laws, regulations,
codes and standards, including making recommendations for work
environment changes based on interpretations and principles of
professional practices.
- Completes and maintains compliance on campus/systemwide
training requirements, as well as any training necessary per
role.Staff development:
- Works on professional committees and assignments, participates
in professional training and attends relevant conferences, and/or
is mentored or coached on a formal or informal basis.Performs other
duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Member of Designated Spill Response Team (Regular rotation,
24/7, up to every 6-8 weeks or more frequently as needed).
- Provide technical support to the Dedicated Spill Response Team
(DSRT) program by serving as a "Designated Responder". Must be
accessible via telephone and readily available to respond on-scene
to emergencies (e.g., a chemical spill) during business hours. Will
perform directly or coordinate any necessary field activities to
evaluate and mitigate a hazard.
- Provide technical support to the DSRT program by serving as the
"Lead Off-Hours Responder". Must be accessible by UCPD via
telephone and readily available to respond on-scene to emergencies
(e.g., a chemical spill) during non-business hours.
- Must be within one hour of campus and may not engage in
activity that will affect the ability to respond.
- To serve as a designated responder, incumbent must meet the
specific requirements of the DSRT program as outlined in the
EH&S DSRT Program Guidelines.
- At the request of campus management (EH&S Director, VC
Research/Administration, UCPD Chief, or designated alternate),
serve in a designate role within the EH&S Emergency Support
Function and be on call to the campus Emergency Operations Center
in a campus designated disaster or campus hazardous material
release/threatened release.
- Provide appropriate emergency response role based upon
expertise and, where applicable, designated departmental
role.Required Qualifications
- Broad knowledge and understanding of specific EH&S field(s)
including related laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience and skill in interpreting and applying
local, state, and federal regulations and related standards and
guidelines.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize,
prioritize and manage the workload within time and resource
constraints.
- Skills to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific
equipment as required.
- Thorough written, and verbal communication skills, effective
facilitation, interpersonal, conflict resolution skills, and
political acumen to communicate workplace hazard mitigation to a
diverse audience.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent
experience/training.Preferred Qualifications
- Prior research or professional safety experience, and
familiarity with academic organizational and research
environments.
- Working knowledge of application of environmental, health, and
safety regulations relevant to UC Berkeley facilities and research
activities.**Governing Laws and Regulations***Incumbent's
responsibilities are guided by a significant number of federal,
State, and local laws and regulations as well as campus policy.
There are municipal, regional, county, State, and federal
regulators that have jurisdiction, often overlapping, over those
campus programs and activities being audited. The following
environmental, health and safety subject areas each have multiple
laws and regulations that may apply to UC Berkeley:
- Worker Health and Safety
- Hazardous Materials/Waste Management
- Air Quality Management
- Water Quality ProtectionSpecific laws and regulations are too
numerous to list.Salary & BenefitsThis is a 100% full-time (40 hrs
a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible
for UC Benefits.For information on the comprehensive benefits
package offered by the University, please visit the University of
California's Compensation & Benefits website.Under California law,
the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a
reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and
should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job
announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of
factors that are considered in making compensation decisions
including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge,
abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of
internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is
not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the
top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based
on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted
salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to
pay for this position is $77,600.00 -$100,000.00, commensurate with
experience.How to Apply
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Other
Information
- This is not a visa opportunity.
- This position is eligible for up to 40% remote work. Conviction
History BackgroundThis is a designated position requiring
fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job
responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction
histories and reviews information received in the context of the
job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make
employment contingent upon successful completion of the background
check.Physical Exam
- Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.Equal
Employment OpportunityThe University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more
information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.The University of
California's Affirmative action policy.The University of
California's Anti-Discrimination policy.
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