Description

Indiana University (IU) Public Safety pursues IU's commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university's mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department , University Environmental Health and Safety , and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.

Job Summary

• Assesses laboratory research and protocols in order to provide or negotiate solutions to deficiencies and violations encountered during inventories, inspections or equipment evaluations.
• Serves as the lab safety representative and liaison for assigned locations and regional campus(es) during inventories, inspections and evaluations including responsibility for all reports and follow ups.
• Conducts laboratory equipment evaluations for fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewashes and enters data into Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) database.
• Responds to customer service requests and conduct necessary research to answer inquiries.
• Organizes record keeping including database entry, preparing reports, and spreadsheets for inspections, inventories , and equipment evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local laws as well as university policy.
• Provides assistance with classroom Laboratory Safety Training and preparation of materials.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in one of the physical sciences, life sciences, environmental science, applied health, or a related field)

Preferred

• Master's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 2 years in environmental safety, laboratory work, or research experience in one of the physical or life sciences, health and safety, or environmental science

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

Preferred

• Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer upon date of hire

SKILLS
Required

• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$58,631 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection
Job Family: Environmental Health & Safety
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD.