OPT Safety Technician Jobs
Safety Technician roles on OPT are a strong fit for students with degrees in occupational health, environmental science, or engineering technology. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions. Employers in manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors regularly hire OPT candidates for site safety, compliance monitoring, and hazard assessment work.
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Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Department
Division of Research & Innovation
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
San Antonio, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Under supervision of the Vice President for Research, the Biosafety Officer/ Chemical Safety Officer (BSO/CSO) assists in organizing, managing, implementing, and maintaining programs in compliance for laboratory and research safety in the specific areas of biosafety and chem-safety. Assists in the administration, promotion, development, presentation, training, and coordination of various Safety programs at the university to ensure research and laboratory compliance with University regulations, System regulations, regulatory agencies, and national guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development and implementation of chemical and environmental health and safety programs to meet university and Texas A&M System regulatory requirements. Establishes documents and communicates standards, guidelines and procedures. Develops and delivers training for assigned environmental health and safety programs.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates a comprehensive biological safety program for the university to enhance institutional biosafety-related objectives and to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, policies, and directives. Assesses existing programs for regulatory compliance and recommends enhancements or modifications as required. Maintains current knowledge on existing and pending legislation relating to chemical and biological safety.
- Is a member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC) Committee, and Chair of the Chemical Safety Committee as an expert on compliance matters related to research and teaching laboratories.
- Communicate and collaborate with the university Compliance Officer and with the Risk and Compliance Coordinator in the development and coordination of emergency response procedures.
- Prepares reports as requested or required. Liaises with regulatory agencies and the System Office.
- Provides general laboratory support, dispenses and maintains safety signage, collection/testing materials and spill kits, maintain list of investigators and responsible for notification of exposures, incidents and accidental releases to proper entities, testing of autoclaves and laboratory hoods.
- Assists with removal of all types of hazardous wastes and coordinate the proper disposal and removal of biohazard materials from research and teaching laboratories at the university.
- Conducts field audits for research and safety compliance to university, system, and federal regulations. Documents results and recommends corrective action where non-compliance is found. Follow-up as required.
- Coordinates, quality controls, and monitors the delivery of biosafety education and training to all Texas A&M-SA faculty, staff, and students who work with or have potential for exposure to biological pathogenic agents.
- Monitors all Texas A&M-SA teaching and research activities involving the use of hazardous biological materials and recombinant DNA molecules for compliance with appropriate regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Inspects research and teaching facilities for compliance with regulations and guidelines pertaining to the use, handling, and disposal of potential biohazards and recombinant DNA; coordinates the review and investigation of all biosafety accidents occurring on university campus and develops corrective action plans.
- Develops and implements emergency response procedures for incidents involving biohazardous agents and materials and maintains TEXAS A&M SA Incident Action Plan for biohazards; develops medical surveillance criteria for activities involving biohazards and related materials; responds to biohazardous materials incidents as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, administration of the blood borne pathogen program at the university.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
- Four (4) years of related experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Occupational Health and Safety.
- Two (2) years of experience in biosafety administration, program management, risk management, research compliance, chemical safety, and/or related areas.
- Master’s degree is preferred or Master’s degree and five years of experience.
- Seven (7) years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP)
- Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Biological and Chemical regulations as well as federal laboratory biosafety level regulations and guidelines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Applicant Requirement Instructions:
Please make sure to provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume / CV
- Professional References
For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:
http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html
Summary of Employee Benefits:
www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf
Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.
In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Agency
Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Department
Division of Research & Innovation
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
San Antonio, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Under supervision of the Vice President for Research, the Biosafety Officer/ Chemical Safety Officer (BSO/CSO) assists in organizing, managing, implementing, and maintaining programs in compliance for laboratory and research safety in the specific areas of biosafety and chem-safety. Assists in the administration, promotion, development, presentation, training, and coordination of various Safety programs at the university to ensure research and laboratory compliance with University regulations, System regulations, regulatory agencies, and national guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development and implementation of chemical and environmental health and safety programs to meet university and Texas A&M System regulatory requirements. Establishes documents and communicates standards, guidelines and procedures. Develops and delivers training for assigned environmental health and safety programs.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates a comprehensive biological safety program for the university to enhance institutional biosafety-related objectives and to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, policies, and directives. Assesses existing programs for regulatory compliance and recommends enhancements or modifications as required. Maintains current knowledge on existing and pending legislation relating to chemical and biological safety.
- Is a member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC) Committee, and Chair of the Chemical Safety Committee as an expert on compliance matters related to research and teaching laboratories.
- Communicate and collaborate with the university Compliance Officer and with the Risk and Compliance Coordinator in the development and coordination of emergency response procedures.
- Prepares reports as requested or required. Liaises with regulatory agencies and the System Office.
- Provides general laboratory support, dispenses and maintains safety signage, collection/testing materials and spill kits, maintain list of investigators and responsible for notification of exposures, incidents and accidental releases to proper entities, testing of autoclaves and laboratory hoods.
- Assists with removal of all types of hazardous wastes and coordinate the proper disposal and removal of biohazard materials from research and teaching laboratories at the university.
- Conducts field audits for research and safety compliance to university, system, and federal regulations. Documents results and recommends corrective action where non-compliance is found. Follow-up as required.
- Coordinates, quality controls, and monitors the delivery of biosafety education and training to all Texas A&M-SA faculty, staff, and students who work with or have potential for exposure to biological pathogenic agents.
- Monitors all Texas A&M-SA teaching and research activities involving the use of hazardous biological materials and recombinant DNA molecules for compliance with appropriate regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Inspects research and teaching facilities for compliance with regulations and guidelines pertaining to the use, handling, and disposal of potential biohazards and recombinant DNA; coordinates the review and investigation of all biosafety accidents occurring on university campus and develops corrective action plans.
- Develops and implements emergency response procedures for incidents involving biohazardous agents and materials and maintains TEXAS A&M SA Incident Action Plan for biohazards; develops medical surveillance criteria for activities involving biohazards and related materials; responds to biohazardous materials incidents as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, administration of the blood borne pathogen program at the university.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
- Four (4) years of related experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Occupational Health and Safety.
- Two (2) years of experience in biosafety administration, program management, risk management, research compliance, chemical safety, and/or related areas.
- Master’s degree is preferred or Master’s degree and five years of experience.
- Seven (7) years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP)
- Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Biological and Chemical regulations as well as federal laboratory biosafety level regulations and guidelines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Applicant Requirement Instructions:
Please make sure to provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume / CV
- Professional References
For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:
http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html
Summary of Employee Benefits:
www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf
Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.
In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Safety Technician
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Safety Technician roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension under CIP codes for occupational safety, environmental health, or engineering technology. Verify your specific degree code with your DSO before applying to roles requiring longer authorization.
Target industries with high OPT acceptance
Manufacturing, utilities, construction, and chemical processing companies hire Safety Technicians regularly and have established OPT onboarding processes. These sectors file STEM OPT I-983 training plans routinely, making authorization paperwork less of a hurdle for both sides.
Lead with relevant certifications in your application
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification signals job-readiness and reduces employer hesitation about OPT timelines. If you hold a Hazwoper certificate or First Aid credentials, list them prominently. Certified candidates move faster through screening regardless of visa status.
Address OPT timing proactively with employers
Hiring managers sometimes confuse OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Clarifying early that OPT requires no employer petition and no lottery removes a common objection. A brief, confident explanation in your cover letter prevents automatic screening-out before interviews begin.
Pursue roles with government contractors or large corporates
Federal contractors in defense, energy, and infrastructure consistently hire Safety Technicians and are familiar with OPT authorization requirements. Large companies have HR infrastructure to handle I-983 training plans, making the process smoother than at smaller employers without prior OPT experience.
Document your training plan alignment carefully
For STEM OPT, your I-983 training plan must connect your daily safety responsibilities to your degree program. Map specific tasks like incident investigation, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment to coursework. A well-prepared training plan protects your status and satisfies DSO review.
Safety Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Safety Technician on OPT?
Yes. Safety Technician roles are directly related to degrees in occupational health, environmental science, safety engineering, and related fields, which satisfies the OPT requirement that employment be in your field of study. If your degree falls under an eligible STEM CIP code, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization without employer sponsorship.
Does a Safety Technician job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree, not the job title. Degrees in occupational safety and health, environmental health, industrial hygiene, and engineering technology frequently carry STEM-designated CIP codes. Your DSO can confirm whether your program qualifies. If it does, your employer must enroll with E-Verify and complete Form I-983 outlining how your safety role connects to your academic training.
What should I know about the I-983 training plan for a Safety Technician role?
The I-983 requires you to describe how your daily work develops skills tied to your degree. For Safety Technicians, this typically includes hazard identification, OSHA compliance monitoring, incident reporting, and risk assessment activities. Your employer must sign the plan and provide a contact responsible for supervising your training. Keep a copy and report material changes to your DSO within five days.
How do I find Safety Technician jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so every role listed is from an employer open to candidates with work authorization. Filtering by Safety Technician roles on Migrate Mate surfaces positions where employers already understand OPT, which removes the friction of explaining your status to recruiters unfamiliar with international students.
Can I change employers mid-OPT as a Safety Technician?
Yes, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record. Your OPT Employment Authorization Document is not tied to a specific employer. If you are on STEM OPT, your new employer must also be enrolled with E-Verify, and you will need a new I-983 training plan signed by the incoming employer before starting work.