Safety Advisor

Posting Information
Posting Number
PG193584EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Safety Advisor
Anticipated Hiring Range
$57,500 - $67,500
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
Environmental Health & Safety
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 Laboratory Safety Section provides safety services to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control laboratory related concerns that include the following: exposure and accident investigation and reporting of hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, ionizing radiation, physical, or environmental hazards, maintaining of laboratory materials and equipment, inventories, decontamination and hazardous waste management, emergency equipment functionality, availability of appropriate fire extinguisher, autoclave safety, risk assessment for research laboratory, inspection, training and drills for laboratories with high level of hazardous materials and more.
University Safety Advisor Team (USAT): The USAT aims to enhance safety by identifying and minimizing hazards in labs, ensuring compliance with regulations and University standards. USAT 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, USAT collaborates with lab personnel to address specific hazards, fostering a hazard-free work environment.
Essential Job Duties
EH&S Safety, Health, and Environmental program support:
This position will provide assistance to the EHS Department, supporting the various sections of the organization. Duties will include providing primary support to the Safety Advisor Program Manager. The primary responsibility will be to conduct regular inspections of research laboratory spaces to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and University standards and policies to minimize risk associated with the wide array of hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, radiation, fire and life safety, and environmental hazardous materials.
Additional responsibilities include:

• Applying knowledge and understanding of safety principles to ensure that research practices are in compliance with the health and safety standards set by federal and state agencies.
• Monitor and assess laboratory processes and procedures to ensure adherence to best safety practices.
• Interpreting and communicating inspection findings and deficiencies to Principal Investigators, EHS program specialists and managers.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff to develop and implement corrective actions for identified non-compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory inspections, finding, and corrective action taken.
• Implementing the occupational hazard assessment and exposure monitoring programs including chemical, biological, and radiological hazard assessments, respiratory protection, noise and hearing conservation, and ergonomics.
• Stay up to date with relevant safety regulations to provide guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
• Conduct training sessions to educate laboratory personnel on safety protocols and best laboratory practices.
• Participate in the development and implementation of laboratory safety programs and policies.
• Investigate and report any accidents, incidents, or near-misses that occur within the laboratory spaces.
• Responding as a part of an emergency team to hazardous material spills and other emergencies.
• Assist and collaborate with external regulatory agencies and auditors to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and surveys that require access to difficult to reach locations such as roof tops.
• Participate in campus outreach activities in support of regulatory, safety, health and emergency programs.
• Maintain emergency responder training, medical surveillance and skill set necessary to act as responder.

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
  

Other Required Qualifications

• The ability to develop and deliver accurate, clear, and complete technical reports and provide recommendations in support of programs.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and funding agency requirements associated with chemical, biological, radiation, electrical and fire safety, and environmental hazardous materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with investigators on resolution of concerns related to modes of transmission and other criteria that determine the hazard category of a hazardous agent.
• Must be able to assist with emergency response, carry response equipment over 30 lbs.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety including but not limited to fume hoods and laboratory ventilation, high energy equipment, emergency equipment, personal protective equipment for ready identification of workplace hazards.
• Frequent walking inspections of mile up to a mile or more in a day while carrying a laptop or tablet device.
• Frequent bending, squatting, reaching to obtain access to hard to reach components of equipment.
• Lifting the 30 lbs. mercury vacuum on/off the truck and delivering it up stairs.

Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
08/08/2024
Anticipated Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include as attachments a resume and cover letter.
Position Details
Position Number
00110984
Position Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID
426301 - EHPS - Env Health & Safety
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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