Safety Support AssociateJob ID6080LocationSLAC - Menlo Park, CAFull-TimeRegularSLAC Job PostingsPosition overview:Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a SLAC Directorate at Stanford University, is a national scientific user facility providing synchrotron radiation for research in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, material science, medicine, and physics. SSRL operates and maintains the 3GeV electron storage ring SPEAR3, the associated injector facility, and synchrotron radiation beam lines on SPEAR3.SSRL is seeking an outstanding Safety Support Associate who will be part of a dynamic scientific support group. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support in handling / shipping and receiving of scientific samples and perform other Science and Engineering coordination efforts as assigned. This position reports to the SSRL ESH ManagerYour specific responsibilities include:
Support scientific and research programs on the SSRL experimental floor.
Shipping and receiving of scientific samples –knowledge of hazardous materials and DOT / IATA regulations preferred
Initiate purchase requisitions in support of scientific safety program and manage invoices.
Assist with general safety infrastructure maintenance and provide support as needed
Acquire and maintain tools, equipment, and chemicals associated with experimental or engineering projects.
Liaise between researchers, students, technical staff, scientists, vendors, and other university staff; serve as a resource, providing practical guidance.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Associate degree or certificate of completion in a related engineering or related scientific discipline, or three years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work
Ability to write clear documentation, perform administrative duties, and research protocol maintenance related to supporting research studies and/or scientific/engineering projects.
Experience with software applications, systems, or programs relevant for the job.
Ability to communicate, liaise, and work with staff, students, faculty, and outside vendors.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
DOT / IATA certification
SLAC Employee Competencies:
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
Classification: Science and Engineering Associate 1
Grade: I Job Code: 4991
Duration: Regular Continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $113,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.
