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Lab Safety Manager Jobs in Oklahoma (NOW HIRING)

Clerk-Lab Assistant

Moore, OK · On-site

$16 - $21/hr

Ensures all Medicare, insurance and managed care requirement are met. * Performs venipuncture and ... knows all safety requirements. * Performs any additional test procedures such as EKG and ...

Hatchery Lab Tech

Sallisaw, OK

$16 - $21.25/hr

The goal of this role is to manage the day-to-day operations of the technical aspects of the ... Ability to wear work-required PPE for identified tasks, such as safety glasses, work gloves, work ...

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). * Understands most ... Excellent safety record and awareness. * Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab ...

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Hatchery Lab Tech

Sallisaw, OK · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

The goal of this role is to manage the day-to-day operations of the technical aspects of the ... welfare, safety, ISO 17025 accreditation, and drugs and alcohol. • Attendance during normal ...

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Lab Safety Manager information

What does a lab safety manager do?

A Lab Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that laboratory environments comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. They develop and implement safety protocols, conduct training for lab personnel, and perform regular inspections to identify and mitigate hazards. Their role also includes maintaining safety equipment, managing chemical inventories, and ensuring proper waste disposal. Lab Safety Managers play a crucial part in fostering a safe workplace and preventing accidents or incidents in the laboratory.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab safety manager?

To excel as a Lab Safety Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of laboratory safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment, typically supported by a degree in chemistry, biology, or environmental health and safety. Familiarity with safety management systems, hazardous materials handling, and certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OSHA training are often required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help foster a culture of safety and ensure effective training and emergency response. These skills are essential to minimize hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, and protect both personnel and research integrity in laboratory environments.

What are some common challenges a lab safety manager faces when promoting a culture of safety within a research environment?

Lab Safety Managers often encounter resistance to change, especially when implementing new safety protocols or correcting long-standing practices. They must balance regulatory compliance with practical laboratory workflows, ensuring that safety measures do not impede scientific progress. Building strong relationships with researchers and staff is key, as the role requires ongoing communication, training, and sometimes conflict resolution to foster a proactive safety culture. Regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations are also part of their weekly routine, all while staying updated on evolving safety standards.

What is the difference between Lab Safety Manager vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab Safety ManagerLab Technician
CredentialsCertifications in safety protocols, OSHA trainingTechnical degrees or certifications in laboratory techniques
Work EnvironmentOversees safety in laboratories, ensures compliancePerforms experiments, maintains lab equipment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research, healthcare, manufacturing labsCommon in research, clinical, industrial labs

The Lab Safety Manager focuses on maintaining safety standards, compliance, and training within the lab environment. In contrast, the Lab Technician handles daily laboratory operations, experiments, and equipment. While both roles work in laboratory settings, the Safety Manager emphasizes safety protocols, whereas the Technician emphasizes technical lab work.

What cities in Oklahoma are hiring for Lab Safety Manager jobs?

Cities in Oklahoma with the most Lab Safety Manager job openings:

$16 - $21/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


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Job description

Job Summary
Job Summary
  • Performs admission interview process, perform registrations and order lab tests.
  • Ensures all Medicare, insurance and managed care requirement are met.
  • Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures for blood tests and knows all safety requirements.
  • Performs any additional test procedures such as EKG and therapeutic INRs.
  • Performs specimen collections for urine, nasal and throat swabs.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and limitation of testing procedures.
  • Acts as a resource for laboratory information.
  • Processes specimens for testing, storage and site batches if applicable.

Qualifications
Education
  • High school education or equivalent GED. Requires some knowledge of medical terminology. Skill in use of computers including word processing.

Experience
  • Requires three months customer service experience. Requires experience as a phlebotomist. Experience as a phlebotomist may be substituted for Customer Service experience. Phlebotomy experience is 3 months phlebotomy experience, or a Clinical Phlebotomy certificate, or 6 months experience in a medical field providing patient care which includes drawing blood. The Phlebotomy Certificate must include a minimum of 32 hours of a clinical rotation.

Licensure/Certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. Outreach employees must have a Valid Oklahoma State Driver's license with less than 3 points on his/her record if being hired into department # 40110. MVR must meet NRHS MVR policy criteria or Defensive Driving must be taken.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Prefer 1 year of experience in a medical setting.

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