Laboratory Safety ConsultantApply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=501148&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Bellingham, WA Categories: Business and Financial Affairs Position TitleLaboratory Safety ConsultantAbout the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.About the DepartmentThe Environmental Health and Safety Department supportsWestern's mission (https://president.wwu.edu/mission-strategic-plan) , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.About the PositionUnder general supervision by the Environmental Health & Safety Director, the Laboratory Safety Consultant is responsible for developing and implementing WWU's Laboratory Safety Program. This position will be responsible for providing laboratory risk assessments, inspecting WWU's laboratory facilities, equipment and operations, to improve safety in University laboratories and to ensure compliance with institutional, state and federal safety laws, regulations, codes and standards.Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field and four years of experience in laboratory safety or related field OR equivalent education/experience
A Master's degree with a major study in chemistry, biochemistry or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above professional work experience requirement.
Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements
Understanding of the health and physical hazards of chemicals and the ability to read and understand information provided on chemical Safety Data Sheets
Familiarity with safety codes and standards that apply to laboratories
Familiarity with hazard assessment, implementing the hierarchy of controls.
Experience implementing administrative procedures and selecting engineering controls for laboratory activities
Safety training development and delivery experience
Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the community, University and higher education partners, fostering diversity
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
Experience working independently and within a team environment.
Ability and willingness to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and other respirators in routine and emergency situations
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
24 or 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
Familiarity with Hazardous Material Transportation Requirements
Master's degree in occupational safety and health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety studies, or similar
Experience in higher education or other laboratory setting
Familiarity with Dangerous Waste Regulations
Familiarity with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules and Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
Experience with radioactive materials and radiation surveying equipment
Project management experience
Program development experience
Experience in implementing, supporting or overseeing safety duties in laboratories
Significant experience with safety codes and standards applicable to laboratories
Experience providing and explaining laboratory safety requirements in design and construction of laboratory buildings and laboratory renovations
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.This position requires a fingerprint background check.Salary $5,727 - $7,703/month depending on qualifications and experience.Benefits InformationBenefits Overview for Classified Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Classified%20Staff%20%281%29.pdf) Bargaining UnitThis position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU. Application InstructionsA cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.Closing Date NotesApplication review begins February 20, 2024; position is open until filled.Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Ensuring-Equal-Opportunity-and-Prohibiting-Discrimination-and-Retaliation) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.eduWWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://wp.wwu.edu/hr/2015/09/02/i-need-a-workplace-accommodation/) , 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services atvpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://vpess.wwu.edu/files/docs/ASRCleryreport.pdf) .All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) .Job no: 501148 Advertised: Feb 05 2024 09:00 Pacific Standard TimeApplications close:
