The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Assistant Director, Laboratory Safety.
Applications will be accepted until 9/14/2022.
Why Campus Safety and University Operations?
This position offers the ability to have a lasting impact on Notre Dame. Helping to promote a safe environment allows the University to be at its very best where students, faculty, staff and visitors can learn, teach, work, perform research, celebrate their faith and foster community. Do you like to be challenged? Do you have a desire to interact with a diverse and innovative group of people on a regular basis? Would you like to work for a mission-based organization that positively impacts the world through the students it educates and the research it conducts? The University of Notre Dame has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director for Laboratory Safety in the Risk Management & Safety Department.
What makes Notre Dame special?
The amazing people on our team often cite the great work culture, the distinctive mission, the opportunity to build a career, and comprehensive best-in-class benefits, including a variety of educational benefits for employees, their spouses, and children. (https://hr.nd.edu/benefits/)
What does this role do?

• The Assistant Director for Laboratory Safety is responsible for the research and laboratory safety programs for all on-campus and off-campus locations.
• The Assistant Director for Laboratory Safety provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of laboratory safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state and federal statutes, regulations and University programs.
  • This position requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, as well as, facilitation of a faculty led laboratory safety steering committee.
  • This position is required to be on call for emergencies after regular class hours, on weekends, and holidays.
  This position may also serve as the University's Biosafety Officer and Chemical Hygiene Officer. This role administers and helps to develop, where needed, laboratory environmental, health and safety management systems. This includes: developing and delivering training, providing technical support, and conducting laboratory safety audits and assessments. This position is heavily relied upon to provide technical expertise in the areas of biological and chemical safety, hazardous material response and handling, and hazardous materials / dangerous goods shipping.
  This position does not qualify for remote work.
  What qualities will make you successful in Campus Safety and University Operations?
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Compassionate leadership
• Desire to build strong relationships
• Curiosity to help find solutions
• Effective communication
• Operational excellence
• Accountability
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelors degree in Physical Science with emphasis in chemistry or biology.
  • Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to hazardous materials/waste, general and biological laboratory safety, and DOT/IATA shipping.
  • Understanding of research activities and systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate with diverse groups of people.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of computer and software applications.
  • Knowledge of monitoring equipment and personal protective equipment used for emergency response.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  • Masters degree in Physical Science with an emphasis in chemistry or biology.
  • Professional designation as a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM), Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
  ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
  The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
  This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
  Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
  APPLICATION PROCESS:
  Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23205. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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