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Job Description Summary The Lab Safety & Equipment Manager is responsible for the safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability of teaching and research laboratory spaces within the Department of Biology. This position serves as the department's primary point of contact for building and laboratory safety, animal research protocol compliance, and new laboratory setup, and performs routine maintenance and coordination of shared instructional and research equipment. The role works closely with the Department Chair, Faculty, Staff, University Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Facilities to ensure that all laboratory spaces meet safety standards and remain in good working order. * This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Description Essential Functions: Building and Laboratory Safety Serve as the department's building and lab safety coordinator, conducting routine inspections of teaching and research labs, prep rooms, and shared spaces for compliance with OSHA, ANSI Z358.1, and university EHS standards. Assists PIs to maintain chemical hygiene plan documentation, chemical inventories, hazardous waste pickup scheduling, and safety data sheet (SDS) accessibility. Track and document testing of eyewash stations, safety showers, fume hoods, and other relevant safety systems; coordinate corrective action with EHS when deficiencies are identified. Coordinate department-level emergency preparedness planning, including evacuation procedures, spill response, and incident reporting. Coordinate with EHS to develop and deliver safety training and onboarding materials for faculty, staff, graduate teaching assistants, and students working in laboratory spaces. Animal Research Protocols Serve as departmental liaison to the IACUC for teaching- and research-related animal use, coordinating protocol submissions, renewals, and amendments with faculty and graduate students. Assists PIs to maintain training records and certifications for personnel working with live animals, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal (USDA/PHS) requirements. Coordinate facility-level compliance for animal housing and care spaces used in coursework, including inspection readiness and recordkeeping. Equipment Maintenance Perform or schedule light/routine maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of shared instructional and research equipment (e.g., autoclaves, balances, microscopes, incubators, water baths, centrifuges, pH meters). Maintain a preventive maintenance schedule and equipment log for department-owned instrumentation to reduce breakdowns and extend usable life. Serve as the primary point of contact for equipment service vendors, coordinating repair calls, warranty service, and service contracts; track recurring issues to inform repair-versus-replace decisions. Maintain an inventory of departmental equipment, consumables, and safety supplies, and support budget planning for equipment replacement. Liaison and New Lab Setup Act as the department's primary liaison to University EHS, Facilities, and the IACUC on all matters of laboratory safety and compliance. Coordinate the safety-related setup of new or renovated laboratory spaces, including utility and ventilation review, safety equipment installation (eyewash/shower, fume hoods, fire suppression), signage, and initial safety inspection sign-off. Advise faculty and staff on safe layout, storage, and equipment placement when establishing new research or teaching labs. Represent the department on university safety committees as needed and communicate policy or regulatory updates to department faculty, staff, and TAs. Other Functions: Maintain accurate records of inspections, trainings, certifications, and maintenance activity for audit readiness. Support the Instructional Lab Manager and faculty with safety-related aspects of course lab planning as needed. Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, environmental health & safety, or a related field, with two to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and standards (OSHA laboratory standard, ANSI Z358.1, chemical hygiene planning). Demonstrated ability to perform routine maintenance on scientific instrumentation, or aptitude to be trained on department equipment. Strong organizational skills and experience maintaining compliance documentation and recordkeeping systems. Effective communication skills and ability to serve as a liaison across departmental, university, and external (vendor, regulatory) stakeholders. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Experience with IACUC processes or animal research compliance in an academic or research setting. Experience coordinating laboratory construction, renovation, or setup projects. Certification or training in laboratory safety, hazardous materials handling, or biosafety. Experience working in a higher education or research institution. Accountabilities: Responsible for own work. Reports directly to the Department Chair. Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in a combination of office and laboratory environments. Position requires regular presence in teaching and research labs, occasional exposure to chemical, biological, and animal-research settings, and the ability to lift and move equipment and supplies (up to 40 lbs). May require occasional evenings or availability for urgent safety incidents. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Full time Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700. About WFU: Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust. The University is comprised of: the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.

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