SENIOR SPECIALIST, RESEARCH SAFETY, Research Compliance, Research Safety

SENIOR SPECIALIST, RESEARCH SAFETY, Research Compliance, Research Safety

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location
Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code
26500003140425

Posted Date
4/28/2026

Salary Grade
Grade 48

Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$78,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$85,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Senior Specialist, Research Safety position is part of the Research Safety Division of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). This position reports to the Associate Director of Research Safety and is responsible for the daily execution of laboratory safety programs. The position is primarily based on the Medical Campus while remaining flexible in assignments across all areas and departments served by EHS. While promoting a culture of safety, this position is responsible for wide range of research safety programs including; required safety inspections, reviewing construction and design plans, conducting risk assessments of research experiments, reviewing activities involving hazardous materials (biologicals, recombinant DNA, hazardous chemicals, toxic gases, controlled substances), developing emergency action plans, developing and delivering health & safety training, providing training and facilitating the shipping of biological materials and chemicals, conducting incident investigations, and facilitating regulatory.

Required Skills

• B.A./B.S. and at least 5 years of experience. Experience in laboratory safety or EHS compliance may serve as a substitute for education.
• Knowledge of IACUC protocols, the HURON system and animal procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with DEA Controlled Substances used in research laboratories preferred.
• Certification designation in a health and safety or related discipline preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Certified Environmental Manager, Certified Industrial Hygienist, et).
• Must have or obtain the 24 or 40-hour OSHA hazardous waste operations and emergency response training.
• This position requires the ability to respond to emergencies on campus during off hours, including weekends and holidays as part of the on-call emergency response team as well as successful completion of a pre-placement physical.