Safety and Quality/Project Associate

Are you passionate about safety and quality in the field of veterinary medicine? Join the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) Purdue University'S College of Veterinary Medicine as a Safety and Quality/Project Associate and play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality! in our Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL)! In this dynamic position, you will oversee and ensure compliance with Purdue EHS, OSHA, BSL-2/3, and AAVLD safety requirements. You'll provide guidance on facility renovations and process/test modifications to promote safety standards, and partner with ADDL leadership to instill a culture of safety and quality throughout the organization. Additionally, you'll assist the Quality Manager in maintaining AAVLD quality accreditation and support various ADDL projects. Collaborate with laboratory administration, faculty, and staff to continually develop, implement, and improve safety and quality initiatives. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a leading veterinary institution!

The ADDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory that serves the state of Indiana by providing both routine and regulatory diagnostic services to support Indiana veterinarians, animal health officials, livestock producers and animal owners.

What Makes Purdue Different from Other Organizations:

• Shared Experiences: Purdue employees can celebrate the opportunity to collaborate with others, working alongside neighbors and friends
• The World from Where We Work: Purdue’s diverse community provides a work experience with a truly unique culture
• Staying Power/Star Power: Purdue’s legacy of more than 150 years continues to deepen and grow. Our history and reputation give employees a sense of pride
• Live, Learn & Grow: Purdue allows professional aspirations to thrive alongside employee wellbeing. The University is a haven for lifelong learners

What We Are Looking For:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene or equivalent
• Experience in a safety position

Skills Needed:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, analytical and attention to detail skills
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to interpret and apply requirements set forth in regulatory standards (OSHA, AAVLD…etc.)
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all members of the ADDL administration, IT, and laboratory personnel
• Must be able to lead and engage small groups
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, LIMS and QMS programs)

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

• Professional 1
• Pay Band S055
• Job Code #20002269

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php

EOE / AA:
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.