SPECIALIST, RESEARCH SAFETY, Research Compliance, Research Safety

Specialist, Research Safety Job Description The Research Safety division develops, maintains, and implements safety programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with federal, state and local laws, standards, and other applicable regulations and best practices. This position supports institutional safety committees by preparing reports and providing technical expertise. Responsibilities include partnering with assigned laboratories and departments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting laboratory inspections, implementing safety policies and procedures, and reviewing research activities involving hazardous materials such as infectious biological materials, rDNA, hazardous chemicals, toxic gases, and controlled substances. The safety specialist will work collaboratively with other OEHS divisions for delivery and implementation of all OEHS services (i.e. equipment calibrations, certifications, and BFD Permitting preparation). Required Skills Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of experience. Industrial hygiene experience, preferably in an academic research or health care setting. Several years of direct EHS experience or professional safety related designation/credentials that could substitute for a Bachelor's degree. Experience with Microsoft Office. Valid driver's license. OSHA's 40-hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response certification or ability to obtain within initial 90 days. Asbestos inspector credential or ability to obtain within initial 90 days. Support 24/7, 365 on-call emergency response team for Boston University and Boston Medical Center, with ability to respond to an incident location within one hour of notification. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston University