Lab Safety & Equipment Manager, Department of Biology

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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.

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