EHS Administrative Coordinator
Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.
We invest in our employees:
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- No-cost life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Parental leave.
- Retirement plans.
- Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
- Exclusive employee discounts.
- Professional development through training and education.
- And many more!!
As a EHS Administrative Coordinator, you will:
- Provide administrative support to the Institutional Biosafety Committee and biosafety program, with secondary support for the radiation safety and laser safety programs and committees.
- Schedule committee meetings, prepare and distribute agendas and minutes.
- Assist Principal Investigators in preparing and submitting protocols, including navigating the online submission portal.
- Monitor due dates, review and process protocol amendments and update forms, and communicate with Principal Investigators to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain and update supporting databases with current and accurate information.
- Assist biosafety staff in scheduling campus audits, maintaining records, and communicating audit findings.
- Support biosafety staff in assembling and maintaining records associated with the Select Agent program.
- Coordinate occupational health requirements for the biosafety program, including scheduling and monitoring billing.
- Monitor, route, and respond to departmental and program email inquiries.
- Review and process Material Transfer Agreements and Sponsored Programs inquiries related to protocol status for potential grant activities.
What you bring to the position:
- Associate’s degree in Life Sciences, other related field of study, or equivalent experience.
- 1+ year of administrative experience in a relatable role.
- Familiar with scientific terminology related to experiments, materials, protocols, and material transfer agreements.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Proficient in utilizing technology.
- Adaptable and flexible to handle unexpected changes in priorities.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Additional qualifications that support success in this position (not required):
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Molecular-Biology, other related field of study, or equivalent experience.
- General knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations/standards pertaining to laboratory safety, ionizing radiation, and/or biosafety.
This position is full-time and is classified as nonexempt. This position has a set schedule.
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