Laboratory Safety Specialist I

The Opportunity: 

Under the general direction of the Health Science Campus Safety EHS Officer, the Laboratory Safety Specialist provides technical support services for ensuring safe and environmentally sound management of chemical, biological, and radioactive materials, wastes, and processes in campus laboratories and service areas. The Laboratory Safety Specialist conducts inspections, supports inventory programs, assists with waste collection and spill cleanup, and assists with safety training. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs compliance inspections related to laboratory safety and hazardous material storage and use; prepares inspection reports; monitors completion dates of corrective action plans and provides follow-up with departments and supervisors to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Maintains database information relating to laboratory safety and environmental management program areas. 

• Assists with review and input of chemical, biological, radioactive inventories stored in campus laboratories or chemical storage areas.

• Monitors classification, collection, transportation, storage, and documentation of chemical, biological, and radioactive waste prior to off-site shipment. Maintains waste storage facility and spill response equipment.

• Assists in providing safety training and guidance to the university community.

• Performs surveying/sampling activities for potentially contaminated areas; assists in response to, investigation, and follow-up on laboratory and environmental incidents, accidents, and spills.

• Assist with the preparation of applications, record-keeping, reporting and compliance testing for environmental permits, registrations, and notifications.

• Assists in shipping, receiving, and delivery of hazardous materials/dangerous goods for the laboratory community.

• Assists in updating applicable internal documents.

• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

• Current DOT hazardous materials training.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

The selected candidate must qualify to wear a respirator, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

Classification Title: Safety Specialist

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.