at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate (3060)
Classification
Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate - CUSTOM CLASSIFICATION
Position Number
00003060
Open Date
03/25/2024
Close Date
03/31/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Exempt
Job code
5013
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Research Compl Integ & Safety
College/Unit
Research Compl Integ & Safety
Division
Research and Innv Prtnrshp
Location
LH 301
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://research.niu.edu/divresearch/compliance/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
The Laboratory Safety Coordinator implements policies and guidelines established by the university and State and Federal governments. They coordinate safety monitoring, compliance, and response activities from Northern Illinois University. This position will serve as the Biosafety Officer, managing the Institutional Biosafety Committee, and the Laboratory Safety Officer, managing the Laboratory Safety Committee. They will lead and/or assist with drafting policies and procedures related to Laboratory Safety. They will administer the laser safety program for the university.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and development of policies and guidelines for NIU, state and federal agencies as they pertain to laboratory safety and best practices. This position is an integral part of the mission and values for NIU and the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships to promote faculty, staff, and student success by facilitating and celebrating innovative research, scholarship and creative activities.
This position will also assist with inspecting research and teaching laboratories, art studios, and theatre shops to ensure compliance. They will monitor and record safety training for departments and aid departments by developing safety plans and general laboratory safety training. This position will respond to and assist with any investigations into laboratory accidents. They will be co-administrators of the CEMS laboratory management software. They may serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee as the Biosafety Officer.
They will work closely with the Laboratory Safety Officer and the Director of the Office of Research Compliance, Integrity, and Safety to foster a safety culture at the university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Training
Develops and conducts university laboratory safety training programs.
Coordinates training using the university's online training database.
Policy Development and Reporting
Assists in the planning and development of university health and safety policies.
Reviews and compiles accident and near miss reporting statistics.
Provides suggestions for improvements.
Consulting
Consults and advises academic departments in development and maintenance of laboratory safety plans.
Promotes and participates in discussions on safety, health and related matters with supervisors, staff, and faculty.
Biosafety Officer
Serves as the university's biological safety officer serves on the university's Institutional Biosafety committee.
Hazardous/Waste Disposal
Assists hazardous waste removal from academic labs, studios, and shops.
Ensures proper final disposal with outside waste disposal companies.
Consults and advises academic departments to ensure the proper handling, and storage and of chemicals in compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations.
Recommends alternative disposal methods for chemicals and chemicals waste.
Provides radioactive waste removal from academic labs and ensures proper final disposal with outside waste disposal companies.
Consults and advises academic departments to ensure the proper handling, and storage and of radioactive waste in compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations.
Compliance
Assist with inspection of research and teaching laboratories, art studios and theater shops, to ensure compliance with applicable university polices, state and federal regulations and industry best practices.
Emergency Response Coordination
Coordinates with university police & fire departments... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
