Safety Specialist

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Safety Specialist
Requisition Number RE44249
Working Title Lab Safety Specialist
Department Name 3DE50:Radiation Safety
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 42
Salary Range $17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
This position requires sitting, standing, or walking for moderate to long periods of time, including the climbing of stairs, depending upon the duties performed or the research environment in which they are performed. This position involves lifting, handling, or carrying objects or equipment up to 25lbs. This position requires the use of hands and arms for handling, reaching, pointing, and feeling. This position requires the ability to work in an office environment and enter lab environments.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Safety Specialist, as a part of the Department of Research Safety’s Chemical and Lab Safety Team, delivers technical laboratory and established chemical safety programming guidance to staff and faculty in research and teaching laboratories at the University of Kentucky to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees, students, and visitors. The laboratory safety specialist provides courteous and timely support to the research community by assisting researchers in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of biological, chemical, radiological, and physical hazards. This position requires the candidate to be a competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete assignments, projects, and tasks of moderate scope and complexity. This individual will have the ability to work independently with general supervision and will exercise judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Office suite of programs- MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS 365 and Outlook; and must be able to learn departmental database software to efficiency.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry (or other hard science or environmental health-related field) and two or more years of experience is preferred
Deadline to Apply 03/18/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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