Research Safety Specialist - Fixed Term

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University is the principal health and safety office at Stanford University. We support and advance the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Ourmissionistoprovideandcoordinateprogramsandservicesthatminimizesafety,health,environmental,andregulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship. We are comprised of 9 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic. In addition to providing routine EH&S program services, our staff provides support as needed during University emergencies. All EH&S staff are to comply with governmental regulations and University policies and procedures regarding health and safety and are expected to serve as strong models and advocates for research health and safety. EH&S is seeking a Research Safety Specialist for a one-year fixed term who will serve as an EH&S liaison to researchers in laboratories. Working as a member of the Lab Safety team, you will develop and help implement and maintain research safety programs to enable researchers to achieve good safety and health performance. Examples include laboratory chemical or industrial hygiene, risk assessment, high hazard registration, and personal protective equipment (PPE). If you see yourself working closely with the research and teaching laboratories to provide health and safety support for research design, problem solving, identification and promulgation of best practices, training, and compliance assistance, then this may be the career opportunity for you!

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienceinresearch safety and industrial hygiene. CertifiedSafetyProfessional(CSP),AssociateSafetyProfessional(ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH),orsimilar credentials. Familiarity with basic guidelines, standards, and other regulatory documents applicable to health and safety. Scientificbackgroundtoenabletechnicaldiscussionswithresearchersinmultipledisciplines. Willingnesstoparticipateinaniterativedesignprocess,coupledwithanappreciationoffeedback,toengageinregularprocess improvement and solution-driven thinking. Team-first approach, collaborative growth mindset, and positive attitude when working with all levels of researchers and staff.

WORK SCHEDULE (CHOOSE ONE):

Work Schedule: On-site work arrangement; may be hybrid-eligible after onboarding period

BUDGETED SALARY:

$123,000 to $125,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr SLAC