About the role#
Space Dynamics Laboratory is looking for a student to join the team as a Safety and Health Assistant. This position offers hands-on experience in industrial hygiene and safety operations. You will support the safety office in maintaining equipment, managing hazardous materials, and assisting with emergency response programs. Employment is scheduled to begin in December.
What you'll do#
- Manage and update the chemical safety data sheet (SDS) inventory.
- Calibrate oxygen monitoring systems on a periodic basis.
- Collect and process hazardous waste.
- Inspect AEDs, crane-use logs, and other safety equipment.
- Conduct sampling for physical and chemical hazards.
- Draft reports and assist with emergency response drills and personnel training.
- Serve in a reserve role for emergency response efforts, including availability during and after standard work hours.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the Industrial Hygiene program at Utah State University.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer and 20 hours per week during the school year between 8:00am and 5:00pm on weekdays.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to build positive relationships across the organization to support a safety-focused culture.
- Observant mindset with the willingness to correct unsafe behavior.
- Citizenship or legal status as a U.S. person.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks like climbing ladders, bending, and moving hazardous waste containers.
- HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: North Logan, Utah.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time (based on required hours).
About Space Dynamics Laboratory
Space Dynamics Laboratory is a nonprofit organization based in North Logan, Utah. Founded in 1959, the lab specializes in sensor systems, small satellites, and data exploitation technologies. It employs over 1,000 people to support defense and scientific missions. The organization operates as a University Affiliated Research Center.
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