Laboratory Safety Inspector - Fargo, United States - North Dakota State University

Description

Position Information

Provide technical safety office and field support for those handling hazardous, biological, radiological, and universal waste materials, to include duties such as periodic inspections, providing training, and serving as liaison to those handling these materials. Will also assist in response to chemical materials handling issues, i.e., spill response.

Responsibilities:

Laboratory Inspections

Conduct regular inspections of all regulated waste storage areas at NDSU to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, maintain records, report violations, and conduct follow-up inspections.

Spot check chemical inventories to assist in maintaining accuracy of identity and quantity of chemicals on campus.

Ensure emergency contact and other informative door signs are kept up to date.

General safety inspections in chemical, engineering, and biological lab spaces as needed.
Safety Awareness and Training

Develop, update, and deliver campus-wide hazardous waste and chemical safety training.

Conduct lab specific consultations on waste management and safe lab practices.

Be alert to unsafe lab situations or behavior and be willing to encourage a positive safety culture.
Environmental Health and Safety Program Support

Assist Safety Office Personnel in hazardous materials handling, transport, and disposal.

Perform the duties of the Hazardous Materials Technician for hazmat handling, transport, and disposal in the absence of the technician.

Perform emergency response for any hazardous materials incident (spill, exposure, etc...).

Other duties as assigned to this area of responsibility.
Work Schedule:

Five days per week, 40 hours per week. Emergency responses or extraordinary events may entail being called upon occasionally after normal working hours or on weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or other natural science.

Working knowledge and understanding of chemistry, biology, and hazardous materials programs.

Must possess a valid driver's license with no more than three moving violations in the last two years.

Must be able to successfully complete a 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Ability to use technical equipment associated with areas of responsibility of the position.

Ability to research new technologies and their related safety issues.

Must be able to pass a fit-test for respirator usage.

Demonstrated excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree or two years of directly related experience in a full-time capacity or equivalent

Knowledge and understanding of the NDSU campus and facilities.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of applications, especially Outlook and Excel
Physical Demands:

Must frequently be able to stand, walk, sit, speak, hear, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste and smell, and be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Advertised Salary:

$56,000 - $62,000/year depending on experience

Applicant Materials Required:

Cover letter

Resumé

Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. §

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at or .