Laboratory Safety Assistant (part-time)
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Laboratory Safety Assistant (part-time)

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Job Summary: The Laboratory Safety Assistant works with the natural and behavioral sciences faculty members to set up, monitor, and assist faculty with laboratory classes. The Laboratory Safety Assistant will also work with the campus safety committee to help identify chemical hazards, waste procedures, and required documentation (Safety Data Sheets). This is a part-time (20 hours/week) position. The schedule may include occasional weekend hours as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Prep for biology and chemistry laboratory courses as directed by the respective course instructors. Clean up, take down, and store equipment and chemicals after each experiment day.

* Inspect all teaching laboratories and hazardous material facilities for compliance with applicable regulations, codes, hygiene practices, and workplace safety rules. Dispose of hazardous waste according to government regulations and standards.

* Assess anticipated and existing hazards by reviewing documents, conducting measurements, calculations, and interviews. Assist faculty members in maintaining required safety plans, records, and hazardous material inventories, as well as lab safety program operational documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, forms, documents, signs, labels, metrics, and website content.

* Support College committees, program managers, and campus safety officers during federal, state, and local inspections.

* Collaborate with campus safety and other relevant departments on campus to institute appropriate control measures to enhance safety and reduce potential hazards.

* Attend courses, webinars, and training for continuous professional development.

* Oher duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

* Good laboratory and computer skills, including a conscientious attitude towards laboratory safety.

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical reports/procedures, and governmental regulations.

* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and the campus community.

* Ability to recognize common laboratory hazards and have good motor skills for transporting materials, equipment, packages, etc.

* Ability to occasionally lift boxes and equipment/supplies (up to 40 pounds) and stand for extended periods.

* Ability to develop good working relationships with students, staff, and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, chemistry, or related discipline.

* A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience is required.

* Specific training in occupational safety, hazard communication, biological and chemical hazardous material handling, and waste disposal is preferred.

* OSHA certification on handling hazardous (biological and chemical) materials and wastes is preferred.

The search process will begin immediately, and the applications received by January 6, 2025, will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae highlighting educational qualifications and relevant work experience, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Open Date 12/3/2024 About the Organization Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations. Hilbert's personal approach to learning combines liberal arts with an outstanding professionally-focused education that's taught by professors who bring a depth of real-world experience to the classroom. The college's engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities.

Hilbert's Mission: Hilbert College is an independent institution of higher learning that embraces its Catholic Franciscan heritage and values. Students from diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional programs to become informed citizens committed to serving and strengthening their communities.

EOE Statement: Hilbert College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff and students. The College does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of any protected characteristics covered under federal or state law.

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