Biological and Laboratory Safety Specialist

Type of Appointment:Full Time Long Term Temporary (One-Year Appointment)

Job Classification:Environmental Health and Safety Professional II

Anticipated Hiring Range:$5877 - $6488

Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm


THE DEPARTMENT:

The mission of the Division of Administrative Affairs is to provide high-quality fiscal human and facility services in support of the university through partnerships and innovative solutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Biosafety Program Management Administer and maintain Cal Poly Pomonas biosafety program in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines (e.g. NIH CDC CDPH). Conduct risk assessments for research involving biological agents recombinant DNA and biohazardous materials. Support Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) activities including protocol review and meeting coordination. Develop and update biosafety policies procedures and manuals. Ensure proper registration and tracking of biohazardous materials and research activities.
• Laboratory Safety Program Oversight Implement and manage laboratory safety programs covering chemical hygiene hazard communication and general lab safety. Conduct routine laboratory inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards. Assist with implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Monitor corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of identified inspection findings
• Training and Education Develop and deliver safety training programs for faculty staff and students (e.g. biosafety lab safety bloodborne pathogens). Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory training requirements. Provide guidance and consultation on safe laboratory practices and procedures. Create educational materials and outreach initiatives to promote safety awareness.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting Ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations related to biosafety and laboratory safety. Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and documentation. Maintain records related to inspections incidents and program activities. Stay current on regulatory changes and update programs accordingly.
• Incident Response and Investigation Respond to laboratory incidents exposures spills and emergencies involving biological or chemical hazards. Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses. Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions. Part of the campus emergency response team
• Program Development and Continuous Improvement Evaluate and improve existing safety programs and initiatives. Participate in campus safety committees and working groups. Support strategic planning efforts for EHS programs. Benchmark best practices and implement innovative safety solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree - Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field
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• Two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Working skills and knowledge of environmental health and safety principles practices methodologies and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify environmental health and safety risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong organizational skills to plan organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders develop and deliver environmental health and safety training influence decision-making processes and communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety laws regulations and industry standards.
• Proficient in using environmental health and safety software and tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HAZWOPER certified (40 hour) or able to complete within 1 year of hire.
• First Aid CPR AED certified or able to complete required training within 1 year of hire.
• Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information go to theCalifornia State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to theCalifornia State University Background Check Policy.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 9. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on theCSU Classification Standards CSU Salary Schedule is located on theCSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $5877 and maximum $8561 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information go theI-9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to theAuthorized University Driver Policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act California Education Code section 67380 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing atCal Poly Pomonas Annual Security ReportandCal Poly Pomonas Annual Fire Safety Report.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information see thePay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at. For more information go toEmployment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices we invite you to visitCal Poly Pomonas Employment Noticesweb page.