Safety Officer and Building Manager

School of Science & Mathematics

Search 1832 - Posted June 20, 2024

The School of Science and Mathematics at Emporia State University seeks an individual to serve as the full-time Safety Officer and Building Manager beginning August 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversight of laboratory safety for all faculty, staff, and students in the School of Science and Mathematics. These responsibilities will include developing/updating policies regarding laboratory safety including a laboratory hygiene plan and providing relevant safety training for faculty, staff, and students.
• Monitoring laboratories to ensure that safe practices are being used, safety equipment is functional and reporting issues of non-compliance.
• Create and maintain a chemical inventory, facilitate ordering of chemicals, ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available for the current inventory of chemicals.
• Coordinate with the campus Environmental Safety Director to manage hazardous waste disposal.
• Submit facilities requests for renovations and repairs to improve safety compliance, serve as the point of contact with facilities staff for all renovation, and facilitate decisions for all building projects. 
• Perform or schedule maintenance of standard laboratory equipment (e.g. hoods, water purification, autoclaves, refrigeration, microscopes, pipettes)
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirements:

• B.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field is expected by the start date. 
• At least 5 years of experience with laboratory safety, laboratory chemical hygiene plans, hazardous waste storage and disposal, and chemical inventories

Preferred:

• Completion of EPA Hazardous Waste Generators training (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)) and OSHA HAZWOPER training
• Biosafety certification from AIBS or CDC
• Experience with standard laboratory instrumentation
• Experience providing training and oversight of laboratory safety
• Experience with managing remodel and renovation projects 

COMPENSATION:

• Salary:  $24.04 - $28.85 hourly
• Qualifications and previous experience will be considered for placement of base rank and salary. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume, and at least three (3) references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.