Title: Laboratory Safety Program Manager

Employee Classification: Laboratory Safety Program Mgr

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Risk Mgmt Services

Department: UNT-Risk Mgmt Services-Gen-152600

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 88,721.16

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Risk Management Services' programs provide proactive support for the strategic, operational and financial foundation of the University of North Texas. A safe academic environment is the top priority of our department and staff members. We help identify, analyze and mitigate risks so that the UNT community can freely pursue opportunities for growth and advancement. Our staff members also work to identify, protect and conserve university resources from loss. To achieve our goals, we work together with the UNT community to help them proactively manage risks, implement preventative measures, plan for their challenges and work through any issues that occur.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the direction and oversight of the University's laboratory safety programs including but not limited to biological, chemical, and radiation safety. The Laboratory Safety Program Manager provides leadership to the Environmental Health & Safety team as a whole and directly supervises full-time employees as well as student workers. This role provides technical support and expertise in regards to safety where research is being conducted in laboratories and in teaching laboratory environments. The position collaborates with all levels of the institution to develop and implement appropriate policies and practices while continually evaluating established procedures for compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and four years' of experience in radiation safety inspections and emergency response; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong oral and written communication and supervisory skills.
* Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence; capable of building and maintaining strong working relationships, understanding various perspectives to complex problems.
* Ability to substantiate results from reports using spreadsheets and analysis.
* Ability to provide support for emergency response when called upon.
* Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to area of assignment.
* Demonstrates the ability to understand the scope of university operations and how safety supports work at an institution of higher learning.
* Ability to collaborate with a large diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders.
* Understands new regulations, trends, and best practices. Remains professionally active through applicable professional organizations and maintenance of applicable certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

At a minimum a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or other science related field and five years of experience in laboratory safety. Preferred Masters Degree or higher in the above fields and professional credentials in related areas such as CHMM, CBSP, CIH or CSP.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Preferred one or more of the following or other safety related professional certifications CSP, CHMM, CIH, CBSP.

Job Duties:

• Work with regulatory agencies and auditors to resolve issues and represent UNT in a positive manner.
• Proactively works to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations by understanding laboratory standards and hazardous waste rules such as those affiliated with OSHA, EPA/RCRA, and DOT NFPA and ANSI. 
• Provide oversight for research and teaching spaces that involve hazards and/or regulatory liability. Provide consultation with the principal investigators and laboratory personnel in order to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform regular safety surveys of all laboratories at main campus, Discovery Park, and Frisco campuses thoroughly document findings and implement corrective actions. Prepare technical reports including standard operation procedures and inspection reports and coordinate accident and incident investigations for laboratory related illnesses/injuries, incidents.
• Maintain the testing of all emergency equipment such as fume hoods, safety showers, eye washes and biological safety cabinets located at main campus, Discovery Park, and Frisco. 
• Maintain supervision of the Radiation Safety Program. 
• Provide guidance for students, faculty and staff and prepare technical reports. Excellent oral communication, strong written and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare professional-quality presentations, speak clearly and engagingly about complex issues before small and large groups of diverse audiences. 
• Provide direction, leadership, and management of assigned personnel and ensure internal related policies and procedures are adhered to. 
• Function as lead point of contact for all trainings offered by EH&S. 

Work Schedule:

M-F 8-5

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.