Major/Essential Functions
Provides safety, health, and laboratory consultation to TTUHSC campuses' stakeholders and manages related concerns.Provides and supports operational functions within labs, as well as environmental protection, radiation protection, laboratory safety, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, and safety education and training programs for the TTUHSC campuses.Plans, develops, implements and supports safety programs to meet regulatory, institutional requirements and goals.Conducts safety program inspections, audits, and surveys; prepares corrective action and preventive measure reports.Surveys research and clinical laboratories for compliance with federal, state, local, institutional laboratory safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.Maintains data and records regarding laboratory surveys, equipment inspections, laboratory certifications, and laboratory worker credentialing.Conducts operational inspections of chemical fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations.Investigates or supervises the investigation of reported incidents or hazards within laboratories.Communicates with supervisor and other departmental and managerial personnel on problems, recommendations, solutions, and situations.Document and establish safety cross-training with all other Safety Services divisions.Execute safety culture initiatives as directed by the department.Supports the Unit Safety Officer program as necessary to further develop a safety culture within the institution.Oversees institutional chemical inventory bar-coding program.
Reviews reports, updates inventories, and tracks chemicals as needed.Travel to assigned regional campuses to provide comprehensive support for laboratory safety operations.
This includes conducting laboratory inspections, performing chemical inventory audits, and inspecting safety equipment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.Oversees laboratory hazard communication.
Will create, update, and maintain hazard communication signage that accurately reflects the chemical, biological, radiological, and physical hazards present in each laboratory.Responsible for keeping personal Safety-related knowledge, skills, and abilities up-to-date and putting this into practice on the campus; continually updates professional knowledge in all safety-related areas as needed.Preferred Qualifications
BS in basic sciences preferred (Chemistry, Biology, etc.)Safety certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, OHST, etc.Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .
Occasional Duties
Execute safety culture initiatives as directed by the department.Perform other duties as assigned by managerial personnel, Safety Services department, and/or local and departmental administration.Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information.
By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees.
To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at .
Introduction
Nationally recognized as a , TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more.
Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive?
Join us as we change the future of health care.About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas.
By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.
This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work.
Through our , TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and to support head-to-toe well-being.
Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team membersPaid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and moreRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsCertified Mother-Friendly WorkplaceAdditionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives.
Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.