Safety Specialist II

Safety Specialist II – Applied Research Laboratories. Weekly hours: 40. Non‑Exempt, available immediately.

Location:

Pickle Research Campus.

Provide technical knowledge in the operation and support of laboratory safety programs in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and institutional policies.

• Assist manager and staff regarding the interpretation and implementation of health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Supervise inspections of laboratory properties and facilities to evaluate health and safety issues; maintain current knowledge of policies, guidelines and regulations; prepare reports of observations and findings.
• Respond to indoor air quality complaints, potential over exposures to hazardous materials, fire and/or smoke reports, and other problems; develop, conduct or coordinate safety training classes for laboratory employees as needed.
• Oversee response to potentially unsafe conditions such as spills of hazardous materials; monitor/test or inventory related safety items such as first aid kits, emergency eyewash stations, and flammable storage cabinets.
• Administer Safety Data Sheets program and oversee inspections of safety items; perform basic inspections of properties and operations; maintain records for storage and disposal of hazardous materials; submit HAZMAT disposal requests online.
• Provide safety instruction and awareness through signage, posters, bulletin boards, published articles and other visual aids to enable personnel to judge hazardous situations and obtain appropriate PPE; attend seminars and workshops to maintain knowledge of current safety techniques and standards.
• Operate a forklift, hand truck, and pallet jack; move heavy materials and equipment as needed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two or more years of environmental health and safety experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with relational databases (File Maker Pro, SharePoint, Access, etc.).
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to draft and finalize professional business correspondence.
• Dynamic skill set, organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, and managing time.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information; maintain a professional demeanor; work as a team member without daily supervision; effectively communicate with all groups; work under pressure; regular and punctual attendance.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• U.S. Citizen; subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the appropriate level.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural science, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related field.
• Three years of experience in the environmental health and safety field.
• At least three years of demonstrated ability using relational databases such as File Maker Pro or Access.
• Three years of experience using SharePoint, printers and bar code scanners.

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.

Requires a class “C” operator's driver’s license and a current three‑year driving record. Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

$65,000–$72,000+ (negotiable depending on qualifications).

• Standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work.
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel.
• Exposure to hazardous materials/equipment; must wear PPE as required.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative-action employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.