What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II,Laboratory Safety position at Tulane University Staff?
Responsible for the coordination of laboratory health and safety compliance programs and activities on all Tulane campuses. Helps to develop and update EHS laboratory safety programs, policies, and procedures. Assists with controlled substances inspection program, chemical fume hood inspection program, laboratory and art safety inspections, chemical purchasing, and guidance on all laboratory safety issues. Performs duties relative to animal care / research safety. Serves as a liaison for regulatory agencies, insurance companies, outside agency inspectors, etc. Participates in On-Call and Emergency Response program. Assists other OEHS personnel as needed.
- Coursework in biological sciences, chemistry, environmental health sciences, engineering, toxicology, occupational safety and health, or related sciences.
- Basic knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local hazardous waste, biological waste, and universal waste regulations, consensus standards and guidelines. These may include but are not limited to regulations and guidelines from OSHA, EPA, DEQ, DHH, ADA, DHS, NFPA, DOT, ANSI, AAALAC, CDC, and NIH
- Knowledge and / or the ability to learn to operate sampling or analytical equipment.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory processes related to chemical and biomedical research and laboratory waste management.
- Ability to recognize and work with technical chemical nomenclature and formulas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet / database, and presentation software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and analytical skills, plus the ability to exercise discretion, make independent judgment decisions, and handle emergency situations.
- Ability to wear respiratory protection.
- On call availability and willingness to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The position occasionally requires extended periods of walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting and carrying. Use of personal protective equipment including respiratory protection, and the ability to work in extreme hot, cold or other restrictive or uncomfortable environments is also required.
