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SMU Dedman School of Law · 1 month ago

Laboratory Safety Manager (HR Title: Safety Specialist II)

USA-TX-Dallas

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

SMU Dedman School of Law is a prominent educational institution that promotes a culture of readiness and resilience through its Office of Risk Management. The Laboratory Safety Manager will lead research and laboratory safety programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations while managing hazardous materials and waste compliance.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the University Chemical Hygiene Officer and maintain the Chemical Hygiene Plan in accordance with the OSHA Laboratory Standard. Provide technical guidance to develop and implement standard operating procedures and hazard assessments, set criteria for control measures, and establish and deliver laboratory safety training

Lead the laboratory inspection program. Document findings, assign corrective and preventive actions, and verify closure and effectiveness. Manage the research safety system used for inspections, training assignments, chemical and equipment inventories, and compliance records. Keep safety data complete and current to support internal reviews and external inspections

Serve as the institutional Biological Safety Officer. Align work with NIH Guidelines and the BMBL. Support IBC protocol reviews, manage biosafety training, biological waste coordination, and autoclave compliance. Support the IACUC by providing laboratory safety input on animal use protocols. Represent EHS on these committees, as needed

Manage the hazardous and universal waste programs in compliance with applicable requirements. Collect and consolidate compatible hazardous wastes, manage accumulation areas, coordinate pickups, hazmat shipments, and train waste generators on environmental compliance and best practices. Support spill response and cleanup

Plan and perform exposure assessments for chemicals, vapors, and noise where applicable. Perform laboratory air monitoring for chemical contaminants using validated methods, maintain calibration for instruments, and verify engineering controls such as fume hoods and local exhaust meet performance criteria. Translate results into prioritized control measures. Provide EHS input on laboratory design and renovation to specify ventilation and containment requirements

Support the Laser Safety and Radiation Safety program leads by supporting hazard evaluations and corrective actions, maintaining registration and inventories for lasers and radiation-producing devices, and assisting with license or registration documentation, user authorizations, training assignments, and incident support

Lead investigations of laboratory incidents, exposures, and near misses. Document and assign findings with corrective/preventive actions. Communicate lessons learned with departments and leadership. Provide metrics for tracking, trending, and reporting to the AVP/CRO for institutional and compliance needs

Define participation criteria for the medical surveillance and respiratory protection programs. Coordinate medical evaluations and clearances, perform fit testing, and maintain appropriate records

Collaborate with and support the Office of Risk Management on injury case reviews, campus event operations, safety guidance, and culture-building initiatives that reduce total risk across the University

Other duties as assigned, including 24-hour emergency response as necessary. Maintain a valid driver's license in accordance with the university's fleet policy if driving a university vehicle

Qualification

Chemical Hygiene OfficerBiological Safety OfficerLaboratory Safety TrainingMicrosoft OfficeSafety Program CoordinationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree is required

A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating safety programs in laboratory or research settings within higher education or comparable environments

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies

Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills

Requires the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the institution and external partners

Must be able to multitask and balance day-to-day responsibilities with project work

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions

Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Sit for long periods of time

Bend, Crawl, squat, climb, kneel, stand, push/ pull

Reach above shoulders

Carry/ lift 25lbs

Handle objects (dexterity)

Carry/ lift over 25 lbs

Walk for long distances