Laboratory Safety Specialist
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Job no: 534546
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Executive VP & Chief Oper Officer
Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Other, Public Safety
The Public Safety Division has a critical role in supporting the well-being of our community. Comprised of the Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, we are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors that maximizes everyone’s opportunity for success. Through collaboration, dedication, training, and community engagement, we strive to provide a comprehensive and responsive approach in our public safety programs. Our mission of advancing safety, security, health and preparedness is anchored by the Virginia Tech Principles of Community. These fundamental values; mutual respect, civility, and service, are foundational to our programs and are exemplified in our interactions with the campus community.
The Laboratory Safety Specialist serves as a critical member of the Environmental Health & Safety Department, supporting safe laboratory operations by ensuring the functionality and testing of safety equipment. Reporting to the University Radiation Safety Officer with a dotted line report to the University Chemical Hygiene Officer, the Lab Safety Specialist supports the University laser safety program by inspecting lasers in the field, maintaining the laser inventory, and assisting with the annual laboratory inspections of radiation safety/X-ray equipment. The Lab Safety Specialist also supports the Chemical Hygiene program by testing safety showers and chemical fume hoods across campus.
The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
Education
• Highschool diploma
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Basic understanding of laboratory hazards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal relations skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Working knowledge of the OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard
• Laboratory safety experience in an academic environment.
• Fume hood testing experience.
• Safety shower testing experience.
• Working knowledge of radiation standards and regulations.
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Anticipated starting salary is approximately $50k
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Megan Hinkle at mahinkle@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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