Job Posting - MSU (ORCBS)

[10525jak@msu.edu (James A. Kidder)]

This is a posting for a position at Michigan State University - The Office
of Radiation, Chemical & Biological Safety.  Please forward this note to
anyone who may be interested.

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Hazardous Materials Professional

The Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety (ORCBS) at Michigan
State University (MSU) is seeking an experienced and motivated individual
to join its team of health and safety professionals as a Hazardous
Materials Professional.  This highly visible and responsible position will
assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of university
programs designed for the safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal
of regulated and non regulated hazardous chemical, biohazardous, and
radioactive materials; assist in preparing for, participating in, and
reviewing responses to spills and releases of hazardous materials; assist
in the management and review of university programs and policies which
maintain licensure by and ensure compliance with state and federal
hazardous materials regulations.  Duties associated with this position
involve potential exposure to human biological specimens, driving a
university vehicle which requires a commercial driver's license, wearing a
respirator, working with formaldehyde and hazardous waste, lifting,
carrying, pushing/pulling, and climbing ladders and stairs. Required:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; two years of related and
progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in hazardous
waste materials handling including radioactive materials, lab safety
techniques, hazardous materials regulations and safety requirements;
training as a Hazardous Waste Site Worker and in Hazardous Materials
Response; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
possession of a valid commercials operator's license with hazardous
materials endorsement(s).  Desired qualifications include: experience in
industrial hygiene and radiation safety standards and regulations.

Minimum Salary $32,073  --  (Grade 12)

For application call Human Resources at (517) 432-1662; refer to posting
number P70695.

MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Closing Date:
December 5, 1997