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Lab Safety Specialist

University of Kansas

Kansas City, KS

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Kansas City, KS
POSTED
13 days ago
This individual will report to the Lab Safety Program Manager of the Environment, Health & Safety Department at the University of Kansas – Lawrence Campus.   This position has the primary responsibility of conducting laboratory safety assessments, monitoring, auditing, and compliance assurance inspections.  This position will be part of a lab safety team and provide support and assistance in carrying out the EHS campus-wide laboratory safety program related to general lab safety, biosafety, chemical hygiene/safety, laser safety and radiation safety.  Specific duties are outlined in detail below.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
WORK LOCATION: Onsite – campus properties & affiliates

The Department of Environment, Health, and Safety is a unit within KU Operations.  EHS helps protect human health, safety and the environment in a manner that enhances the quality of education, research and public service on our campus. KU Operations supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university’s academic and research missions.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities!  Details available at:  https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

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