For the duration of the Emergency Order for COVID-19, DRS will be present on campus on an as-needed basis. Please observe the following steps when requesting DRS services:Please coordinate all radioactive materials deliveries with DRS directly through email (rss@illinois.edu) or telephone (333-2755). If possible, please provide a tracking number for each delivery to rss@illinois.edu. Please include additional information in the Special Instructions section of all waste pickup requests to indicate whether the pickup can wait until normal campus operations resume.
Division of Research Safety
A unit of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and InnovationUniversity of Illinois
Promoting a culture of safety through the implementation and oversight of comprehensive safety programs, building partnerships, and providing key services.
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Research Safety Professional
The Division of Research Safety is seeking applicants with a minimum of two years of experience working with hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment, examining chemical reactivity, handling hazardous waste materials, and providing laboratory chemical/safety/industrial hygiene support. This Research Safety Professional position will provide technical guidance to facilitate the safe conduct of research, teaching and related activities associated with the Urbana-Champaign campus.
For more information, see the full position announcement here
Hazardous Material Transport
There are many regulations regarding the transport of hazardous materials/dangerous goods.
You can find information on those regulations here.
