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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Health Safety Specialist III (Biosafety)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	IPO-Envir. Health & Safety
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Safety Specialist III (biosafety) for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety. This position acts as the department’s continual presence, liaison and provider Biological Safety services to the University community. Supports biosafety and related health and safety programs. All services and activities are carried out and performed without adverse health effects to faculty, staff, students or public, in a manner that will protect the environment, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, accepted professional standards, in accordance with University policies and procedures, and in an open and sensitive manner so that University’s resources are conserved and future liability is limited Among the key duties of this position are the following: Inspects and assesses health/safety hazards. Communicates University policy and procedures. Responds to emergencies and request for assessments & investigations. Oversees all activities or services affecting health /safety in the geographical area of responsibility. Brings to the attention of the manager, circumstances that could develop into wide spread internal or external health/safety issues. Additional duties as assigned by the department.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	61813.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	78240.500
Annual Maximum Salary	94668.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in physical, chemical or life sciences; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Valid driver’s license
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability and willingness to pursue graduate education and/or training toward certification in the health/safety profession Must have the maturity and judgment to represent the department in interactions with the university community and to seek help from supervisor when needed
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in the field of biological safety practices and equipment including appropriate use of hoods and laboratory ventilation, personal protective equipment, and laboratory safety. Experience with working with IBC, IACUC, IRB, Laboratory Safety, and other relevant compliance committees. Knowledge of animal welfare requirements and AALAC. Knowledge of Clinical and Healthcare Safety Requirements and JCAHO.
Equipment Utilized	Understanding of applications and limitations of various sampling equipment Proficient in MS Word, MS Access, Excel, Outlook
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must able to lift up to 50 pounds Pass a physical examination Requires wearing a respirator
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1896
Posting Open Date	07/11/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
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