Laboratory Safety Inspector, Environment, Health and Safety
University at Buffalo
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Posted: 09-Apr-26
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7065868
Laboratory Safety Inspector, Environment, Health and Safety
Position Information
Position Title: Laboratory Safety Inspector, Environment, Health and Safety Department: Environment, Health and Safety Posting Link:https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61932 Job Type: Full-Time
Conduct on-site inspections of UB laboratories. Labs may be designated as research, teaching, or both. Work as part of a 2- or 3-person inspection team.
Prepare detailed written/electronic lab inspection reports using data obtained from the live inspections. Distribute reports to relevant responsible parties.
Schedule follow up inspections as necessary to address deficiencies noted in previous inspection reports.
Interprets and applies Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines as they apply to campus labs.
Verify proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is being utilized during lab work where hazardous material are in use.
As part of the inspection process, verify training records of lab worker are valid and up to date.
Work as a member of a team to perform lab incident and accident investigations and conduct root cause analysis. Generate detailed reports and make recommendations to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Stay knowledgeable of all applicable regulations as they pertain to this position.
Participates as a member of UB EH&S emergency Haz-Mat response team.
Serves as a back up to the Hazardous Material Technician as needed.
Work within other EHS departments as needed
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Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree in Chemistry or other relevant science.
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a lab environment and familiarization of USEPA, NYSDEC, OSHA, NYSDOH regulations as they pertain to laboratory safety and compliance.
Demonstrated the ability to work in a team atmosphere and ability to function as part of a departmental cross-functional team.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or other relevant science.
Physical Demands
Ability to be medically cleared each year to wear a respirator and full body personal protective equipment.
Ability to move 10lbs.
Salary Range $51,261 - $55,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: David Vasbinder Contact's Pronouns: Contact's Title: Associate Director Contact's Email: dvasbind@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone: 716-829-3301
Posting Dates
Posted: 04/08/2026 Deadline for Applicants: Date to be filled: 06/11/2026
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