Manager, Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety

## Manager, Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety Apply locations:
College Station, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-094829
** Job Title
** Manager, Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University System Offices
** Department
* * Environment, Safety, and Security
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options;

tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
** Salary:
** Commensurate with experience.
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety Manager, under general direction, manages and supports laboratory, process, and radiation safety programs for The Texas A&M University System (A&M System). This position develops, implements, and maintains programs, guidance, and training; conducts compliance reviews and follow-up activities; assists member institutions with regulatory licenses and registrations; reviews experimental protocols and safety analyses; and provides technical consultation on laboratory, radiological, and process safety matters.

The position also monitors applicable laws, regulations, and emerging issues; supports laboratory design and renovation reviews; and promotes consistent, compliant, and effective safety practices across the A&M System.
** Responsibilities:
** Program Management, Compliance, and Member Support
- Assists members in developing and improving laboratory and process safety programs.

- Develops and standardizes laboratory safety programs, guidance, templates, and best practices.

- Assists members with process safety program development for special hazards.

- Assists members in developing and improving radiation safety programs.

- Assists members in the coordination of appropriate licenses and registrations for radioactive materials, radiation-producing devices, and lasers.

- Reviews building and renovation projects for laboratory safety requirements and operational needs.

- Develops and delivers training on laboratory, radiation, chemical, biological, process, and engineering safety topics for member use.

- Develops guidance on engineering control measures and personal protective equipment.

- Coordinates site visits, program assessments, and special projects.

- Supports continuous improvement of member safety programs.

- Supports Tier II chemical inventory compliance.

- Conducts laboratory safety reviews and follow-up visits and tracks corrective actions to closure.

- Monitors applicable laws, regulations, standards, and emerging issues and advises members on implementation.

Technical Review and Incident Support
- Provides technical consultation on laboratory, process, and engineering safety matters.

- Provides technical support for inspections involving ionizing and non-ionizing radiation devices.

- Reviews experimental protocols and project safety analyses in support of member programs.

- Conducts process hazard evaluations and recommends controls.

- Responds to technical requests and operational issues.

- Responds as needed with other qualified personnel to emergencies, assists emergency responders within area of expertise, and supports after-action activities.

- Drafts technical procedures, guidance, and program materials.

- Provides guidance to member safety personnel and less experienced staff.

- Performs other duties as assigned.
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* Education and Experience:

**  - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Radiological Health, Radiation Protection, Health Physics, Engineering, Nuclear Science, Radiological Science, Environmental Science or related field.  - Eight years of experience in an environmental health and safety field, including four years of experience in radiological safety or related field.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

**  - Knowledge of laboratory operations at research institutions and system-level safety program coordination.

- Strong understanding of radiation protection…