Laboratory Safety Specialist
Brown University
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Job Description:
Position Purpose
The Laboratory Safety Specialist for the Department of
Environmental Health & Safety provides support to faculty,
students, and staff to help facilitate, assess, and promote a safe
and healthy working environment in research laboratories and
research support spaces. The major responsibilities for this
position will be to support the laboratory safety program by
providing training, conducting inspections, assessing ventilation
equipment, and providing risk assessments of lab related work. This
position will help with other safety and compliance related
projects as needed.
In addition, this position is part of the Emergency Response Team
required to respond to emergencies as a rotating member of the
emergency on-call team before, during, and after business hours
including weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.
Job Qualifications
- B.S. in Biology or related science or A.S. in Biology
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a research
laboratory, safety department, or doing environmental compliance or
the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to obtain IATA and DOT hazardous materials
shipping certifications.
Job Competencies
- Capable of obtaining medical clearances for using respiratory
protection necessary for HAZMAT response.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good presentation and public speaking skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion
of a background check and pre-employment screenings satisfactory to
Brown University.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the
Benefits of Working at
Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-08-13
Job Posting Title:
Laboratory Safety Specialist
Department:
Facilities Management and Campus Operations
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Submission Guidelines:
The designated
Position Work
Location for each position determines the approved modality
of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and
business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,
hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must
reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is
registered to do business. Brown University is a registered
employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,
Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown
University, you must submit a separate application for each
position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed
only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are
not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's
race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,
and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals
on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with
applicable law.
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