Laboratory Safety Technician

Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Laboratory Safety Technician Posting Summary

The Laboratory Safety Technician supports the University's laboratory safety, chemical safety, hazardous waste management, and environmental compliance programs in research, teaching, and other academic settings across campus. This position conducts laboratory inspections, supports hazardous waste operations, assists with chemical inventory management and laboratory chemical distribution activities, and participates in safety outreach, training, and hazardous materials response activities to help maintain a safe learning and research environment.

This position plays an important role in supporting the University's chemical safety programs and requires strong chemistry knowledge related to chemical hazards, compatibility, storage, segregation, labeling, and safe handling practices. Responsibilities include supporting chemical inventory oversight, hazardous chemical segregation, laboratory chemical distribution, chemical surplus management, and guidance related to safe chemical handling and storage practices. The position works directly with faculty, staff, students, researchers, and laboratory personnel to support compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NRC, and related regulatory requirements, as well as UVM's Laboratory Safety Policy and Environmental Management Plan.

Responsibilities also include assisting with hazardous waste handling, laboratory operational support activities, compliance documentation, equipment decontamination verification, and laboratory closeout activities. The Laboratory Safety Technician works closely with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional staff to support consistent safety and environmental compliance programs across campus. This position offers opportunities to work in diverse laboratory and academic environments while contributing to environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and a strong culture of safety at the University of Vermont.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or related scientific field
• 1-3 years' experience in in laboratory operations, hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, occupational safety, research support, or related field
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, hazardous materials handling, and applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related regulations required.
• Requires strong chemistry knowledge related to chemical hazards, compatibility, storage, segregation, labeling, and safe handling practices
• Strong analytical, communication, and program‑management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications, email, database systems, and electronic recordkeeping required.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, and maintain medical clearance for respirator use required.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or related scientific field
• Experience in higher education, research, laboratory, or other regulated environments desirable.
• Experience conducting laboratory inspections, compliance audits, or hazardous materials assessments desirable.
• Experience with hazardous chemical, biological, radiological, universal, or regulated waste management desirable.
• Experience supporting chemical inventory systems, laboratory chemical distribution, chemical surplus programs, or chemical segregation activities desirable.
• HAZWOPER, DOT hazardous materials shipping, RCRA, or emergency response training/certifications desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range $28.00-$29.75 Other Information Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 05/20/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled Yes

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Envmnt Health & Safety OC2 N Posting Number S6105PO Department Environmental Health & Safety/11531 Position Number 001769 Percent of Full-Time 1.00 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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