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Laboratory Safety Technician - Environmental Health & Safety

Position Number: 6765841
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Laboratory Safety Technician - Environmental Health & Safety

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

Laboratory Safety Technician, Environmental Health & Safety - Laboratory Safety - Georgetown University:

The Laboratory Safety Technician supports the University's mission to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory environment. This role focuses on coordination of biological waste, oversight of safety-related administrative systems, maintaining safety infrastructure, and providing direct support for safety compliance activities. The incumbent ensures that laboratories meet internal and regulatory safety standards, that various laboratory safety equipment is available and properly managed, and that safety reminders and certifications are tracked and communicated in a timely manner.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Coordinate biowaste pickups, consolidate and package waste, maintain chain-of-custody records, audit waste streams, and work with vendors.
Maintain and update EHSA safety database, add PIs and lab workers, track permits, training, and certifications, and support audits.
Conduct decontamination reviews for labs and equipment, issue green tags, document results, and train staff.
Schedule and perform safety shower and eyewash testing, log results, identify deficiencies, and coordinate repairs.
Ensure labs have accurate hazard signage, emergency contacts, PPE postings, and evacuation maps; inspect and update regularly.
Track Biological Safety Cabinet certifications, send reminders, coordinate certifiers, and maintain records.
Prepare and distribute safety newsletters, bulletins, reminders, and quick training aids.
Work with Facilities, Procurement, EH&S, lab managers, and PI offices to resolve safety issues, plant shutdowns, support renovations, and assist with emergency response.
Other duties as assigned.

Fully detailed outlining of tasks specific to the position should be reserved for the Responsibilities section below.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Laboratory Safety Manager within Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and works closely with the EH&S staff. The Laboratory Safety Technician has no direct reports but may direct the work of contractors or temporary personnel performing waste pickup, safety equipment testing, or equipment certifications.

The work performed by this position is essential to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as University policies that protect laboratory workers, students, and the surrounding community. The Laboratory Safety Technician provides frontline support for EH&S by coordinating biological waste management, maintaining safety systems (EHSA), and facilitating safety communication across campus. This role supports Georgetown University's mission of academic excellence and research innovation by reducing laboratory hazards, enabling safe research operations, and fostering a culture of safety throughout the University's research enterprise.

Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience requirements: 0-1 year with a degree, or 1-3 years without
Strong organizational skills; ability to track multiple compliance tasks and deadlines.
Attention to detail, especially for record-keeping, certifications, and safety documentation.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to interact with Principal Investigators, lab staff, service providers, and regulatory personnel.
Basic technical skills: ability to work with safety database systems or other administrative software; ability to perform routine testing of safety showers / eyewashes, etc.

Preferred requirements and qualifications

Associates or Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or related field.
Experience working in higher education is a plus
General Laboratory experience and OSHA Laboratory safety requirement knowledge

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$20.16 - $31.30

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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