Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator I

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator I

Maintains and manages EH&S' Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) known as Gator Tracs. Conducts queries for reports as directed by research services personnel or other stakeholders. Handles phone queries and email correspondence relating to the EH&S safety database. Provides general training on how to operate Gator Tracs. Work as needed with state and federal regulatory agencies and first responder representatives on matters related to Gator Tracs.

Prepares for and conducts inspections of university laboratories to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Completes duties associated with inspection performance including reviewing safety related information and records, scheduling visits, conducting site visits, administering survey questionnaires, visually inspecting laboratories (lab safety, biological, shops and IFAS), and evaluating various pieces of safety equipment. Requires interaction with principal investigators (PI), technicians, students, departmental administrators, and UF's Facilities Services Division.

Operate UF/state vehicle(s) to and from inspection sites. Conducts administrative duties in support of Research Services as assigned. Duties may include: auditing purchase orders, monitoring the Lab Safety inbox and answering general safety related questions, managing and tracking EH&S forms, updating reference materials, etc. Manages and tracks the lab closeout reporting system. Includes distributing information to labs, following up on the status of lab closeouts, assigning inspectors for closeout inspections and updating EH&S databases as needed.

Other duties as assigned. Valid Florida driver license required. Background check and post offer health assessment required.

Expected Salary: $55,000 - $57,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience.

Preferred: EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Advanced degree in Safety, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Science, or a related STEM field.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of safety related experience or other related experience. KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety regulations. Knowledge and understanding of research laboratories. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

SKILLS:

Have resourceful and creative problem-solving skills from a customer service perspective. ABILITIES:
Ability to work independently. Ability to provide professional customer service. Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing). Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to fully, logically, and concisely explain safety issues to clients (laboratory staff members). Ability to work on-campus with occasional travel to off-site locations. Ability to wear a tight-fitting respirator for emergency purposes. OTHER:
Post offer health assessment required.