EHS Administrative Coordinator

EHS Administrative Coordinator Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Institutional Biosafety Committee and biosafety program, with secondary support for the radiation safety and laser safety programs and committees.
• Schedule committee meetings, prepare and distribute agendas and minutes.
• Assist Principal Investigators in preparing and submitting protocols, including navigating the online submission portal.
• Monitor due dates, review and process protocol amendments and update forms, and communicate with Principal Investigators to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain and update supporting databases with current and accurate information.
• Assist biosafety staff in scheduling campus audits, maintaining records, and communicating audit findings.
• Support biosafety staff in assembling and maintaining records associated with the Select Agent program.
• Coordinate occupational health requirements for the biosafety program, including scheduling and monitoring billing.
• Monitor, route, and respond to departmental and program email inquiries.
• Review and process Material Transfer Agreements and Sponsored Programs inquiries related to protocol status for potential grant activities.

• Associate’s degree in Life Sciences, other related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of administrative experience in a related role.
• Familiar with scientific terminology related to experiments, materials, protocols, and material transfer agreements.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in utilizing technology.
• Adaptable and flexible to handle unexpected changes in priorities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Pre‑placement driving record review required.
• Physical requirement:
  No.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Criminal history background check required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Molecular‑Biology, or other related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations/standards pertaining to laboratory safety, ionizing radiation, and/or biosafety.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No‑cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

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