Position Details Req ID: req17200 Position Title: Specialist Lab Safety Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: 633932 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Environmental Health & Safety Location Address:
Stillwater, Oklahoma
United States Hiring Supervisor: Kim Southworth Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 19.50 - 24.50, Hourly Work Schedule: M - F, 8 - 5; occasional overtime to support OSU events Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: Perform and document laboratory, eyewash, safety shower, and hood surveys, as well as other laboratory safety functions. Must be knowledgeable in Chemical Hygiene Plan, hazardous communication, laboratory procedures, personal protective equipment and air monitoring, chemical procurement and the Chemical Inventory System. Review laboratory procedures. Assist in statistical analysis of Laboratory Safety related data. Document control of Chemical Hygiene Plan and other related standard operating procedures. Conduct Laboratory Safety training. Participate in continual improvement of Laboratory Safety process. Assist with response to laboratory incidents, non-laboratory inspections, and security programs.


Assists with management of programs to include bloodborne pathogen, respiratory protection, noise, and ergonomic evaluations. 


Must pass post-offer physical and annually thereafter. Must be able to pass respiratory fit test, be able to work while wearing a respirator and comply with OSHA requirements. Regular exposure to physically demanding and hazardous tasks including walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, standing, reaching and climbing stairs/ladders. Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds.


Working conditions range from clean to dirty atmospheres under all types of conditions and weather. 


Handles all types of hazardous materials including, but not limited to, flammables, acids, caustics, carcinogens, pesticides, teratogens, explosives, etc. Also, obtains and analyzes samples of dangerous chemicals and substances. Performs chemical spill cleanups and assists with waste chemical pickups.


Employee is expected to work a reasonable amount of overtime serving as a first-aid responder at University-sponsored events. Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach resume, cover letter and 3 - 5 professional references. Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

High school degree/GED.

Four years relevant experience conducting inspections, following hazardous communications, using laboratory PPE, and/or participating in laboratory incident response.


An Associates degree in chemistry or bio-science may be substituted for 2 years of experience.

Valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
Certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED (or obtained within six months of employment)
Proof of experience (e.g. HAZWOPER, HAZCOM course certificate, etc.)

Ability to communicate well (verbally and written) with good report writing skills. Must be detailed oriented and able to interact well and work with people. Must have working knowledge of laboratory related OSHA regulations, industrial standards, and best work practices. Ability to work with a variety of backgrounds at all levels within the University. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Computer skills to include operation and utilization of various software programs to include MS office.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Biological Science.

Experience following hazardous communications, using laboratory PPE, and laboratory safety. Experience in performing audits of Biological Safety laboratories (BSL) and Animal Biological Safety laboratories (ABSL).

Certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED (or obtained within first month of employment)
Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO).