Laboratory Safety Manager

Posting Number SAECC3896 Advertised Title Laboratory Safety Manager Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 005900 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Environmental Health and Safety Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a natural science, engineering, or closely related field and 5 years of experience in laboratory safety or a related safety field. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Special Conditions

The department is especially interested in candidates that have completed 40 hours HAZWOPER training or be able to complete training within 1 year of employment. The department would also prefer the successful candidate to be a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Certified Biological Safety Professional, or hold a similar nationally recognized professional certification.

Work Schedule

Monday

• Friday

8:00 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m.

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule

Posting Date 06/27/2024 Closing Date 07/12/2024 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $50,000 - $60,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Must be able to enter potentially hazardous environments; wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment; ascend and descend ladders and stairs; lift and carry up to 45 pounds unassisted.

The Laboratory Safety Manager may be exposed to outside weather conditions, noise, mechanical, electrical, thermal, biological, chemical, fire, radiation, and other hazards.

May be required to be on call to respond to emergencies.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system.

Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised

Student workers and contractor personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to solve complex problems.

Excellent organizational skills.

Project management skills, including the ability to track and manage inventory.

Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)