Eh&s Specialist

Description:

About the Department

The Environmental Health and Safety Center staff provides consultative and technical support, training and direction for regulatory compliance and effective program development to University faculty, staff, students and visitors.

The Biological Safety Section provides safety services to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control biosafety related concerns that include the following: exposure and accident investigation and reporting, maintaining biohazard agent and equipment inventories, autoclave safety, decontamination and biowaste treatment validation, risk assessment for research laboratory, animal, plant, arthropod and clinical processes, implementing the university blood-borne pathogens program, facility verification, inspection, training and drills for high level biohazard laboratories and more.

University Inspection Team (UNIT): The Laboratory Inspection Program aims to enhance safety by identifying and minimizing hazards in labs, ensuring compliance with regulations and University standards. UNIT conducts inspections to verify lab personnel’s compliance with training requirements, proper use of engineering and administrative controls, adherence to work practices, utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, effective management of hazardous chemicals, and understanding of emergency procedures. Additionally, UNIT collaborates with lab personnel to address specific hazards, fostering a hazard-free work environment.

Essential Job Duties

Join Our Team as an EH&S Specialist!

Are you passionate about promoting safety and compliance within a dynamic organization? We’re seeking a dedicated individual to join our EH&S Department as an EH&S Specialist. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in supporting various sections of our organization, with a primary focus on assisting our Biosafety Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting Biosafety Programs: Manage the University Bloodborne Pathogens program, provide technical expertise to the inspection team, and assist the Biosafety Committee.
• Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and administer federal permits (CDC and USDA), state laws (NC), and technical guidelines, ensuring adherence to biosafety protocols.
• Program Monitoring: Conduct lab safety inspections, maintain records, and coordinate facilities inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs, oversee BBP training, and create educational materials for campus constituents.
• Effective Communication: Communicate complex regulatory information effectively and contribute to annual reports and assessments.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections in challenging locations.
• Participate in campus outreach activities.
• Maintain emergency responder training and skills.