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Port Orchard, Washington
Port Orchard, Washington
Port Orchard, Washington
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
South San Francisco, California
Posted: 11-Jan-23
Location: Flint, Michigan
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 228891
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must include examples of how your past work experience is applicable to this position. The letter must also include specific examples of how, in your work experience, you effectively demonstrated at a minimum, the following behaviors and the impact it had within your organization:
1. A high level of customer service which exceeded customer expectations.
2. A willingness to take on additional responsibility.
3. Highlight a proud achievement from your previous administrative experience and how it relates to the position you are applying for.
4. Working together with others to enhance team goals / objectives.
5. Ability to make independent decisions, exercise initiative and function in a dynamic fast-paced environment
The Lab Safety Specialist Associate in consultation with the Associate Dean, Department Chair, CAS Laboratory Manager and CAS Safety Committee, will act as a safety liaison between CIT and CAS to help disseminate and regulate safety and environmental policies and information. This position will report directly to the CAS Laboratory Manager.
- Act as a safety liaison between the CIT and CAS academic and research operations and UM Flint EHS.
- In consultation with the CAS Laboratory Manager, Associate Dean and Department Chair develop and monitor CAS lab policies and procedures.
- Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer for CIT and CAS departments.
- Provide guidance so that the department can remain compliant with local, state, and federal regulations for handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Advise faculty and staff on the proper inventory controls, labeling, handling, storage and preparations for disposal of hazardous materials.
- Act as emergency contact for representative departments.
- Oversee lab and safety training for research students and lab assistants.
- Maintain and update safety manuals.
- Liaison to CAS safety committee.
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline
- 1 or more years of relevant professional experience
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations
In-Person:
This position requires a fully in-person work schedule at this time and is subject to change based upon the duties of the position and the needs of the department.
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.
