Lab Safety Officer (Project Management)

This position provides support to to the EHS in creating a safe and healthy work environment in University laboratories and assisting University of Oklahoma laboratory personnel in meeting the requirements necessary  to operate in compliance with all applicable state and federal standards and regulations, and funding agency guidelines.

Duties:

• Conducts laboratory surveys on the OU-Norman campus. Documents and provides laboratory personnel with findings, recommends corrective action and follows up to ensure corrective measures have been taken. Ongoing or serious compliance issues will be communicated to other Office of Compliance Administration (e.g.-Director and EHSO) and Academic Administration (e.g.-VPR, Dean, Chair).  This may involve periodically conducting surveys on the OU-Health Science Center campus.   
• Develops, maintains, revises and distributes standard operating procedures for safe and compliant laboratory practices including, but not limited to a comprehensive Laboratory Safety Manual, laboratory close-out policy, spill procedures, biosafety procedures, etc. that are suitable for all OU campuses.  Assists laboratory personnel with creating safe standard operating procedures.  Creates other appropriate documents that will support safe laboratory activities. Reviews IACUC and IBC protocol and SOPs for hazardous material or infectious agent use. Recommends modifications to improve safety and compliance. This may in done in conjunction with Laboratory Safety personnel responsible for laboratory compliance on the OU-Health Sciences Center campus.    
• Develops, presents, and maintains training programs. Assists with review, update, development, and maintenance of training programs, to include training sessions, on-line programs, newsletters such as the newsletter, and other means of communication.  Trains faculty, staff, and students on safe lab practices, regulations, and compliance policies. 
• Assist the Radiation Safety Office. Prepares for and responds to chemical, bloodborne pathogen, and other related emergencies. Assists with the development of a written response procedure. Assists with telephone inquires.
• Performs other job related duties as required or assigned to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree, AND:

• 24 months of related work experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of the use of chemicals and any interactions, danger signs, lab techniques, and disposal methods.
• Knowledge of recombinant DNA and/or microbiological processes and lab techniques
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use computers to create, manipulate, print, and send electronic documents.
• Ability to identify a problem, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and wear a respirator and other appropriate personal protective equipment. 

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Standing for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Reaching, bending, and stooping.
  
• Environment: Laboratory Environment, Office Environment, Occasional exposure to odors, dirty materials, extreme temperature changes. 
  

Department Preferences:

•  12 months laboratory, environmental, occupational health, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or  hazardous materials management.
  

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