Posted: Mar 14, 2025
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EHS Administrative Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Salary: $19.50 Hourly
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2025
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https://employment.unl.edu/postings/96196

Position Information

Position Information

 

Working Title EHS Administrative Coordinator
Department UO Environmental Health & Safety-1010
Requisition Number S_250211
Posting Open Date 03/11/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/20/2025
Posting Close Date  
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. 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.
 
As an 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.

 


The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
    • 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.

 

 
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary Salary commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Brenda Osthus
[email protected]
402-472-4927
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) N/A
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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