Chemical and Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator and Natural Sciences Technical Operation[...]

Energy Vault; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenyon College seeks a Chemical and Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator and Natural Sciences Technical Operations Specialist. This full-time, 12-month position involves overseeing safety training, managing laboratory operations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, laboratory experience, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

TIAA retirement plan

100% tuition waivers for children

90% tuition waivers at partner colleges

Qualifications

• 3-5 years laboratory experience required.
• Current training or ability to obtain safety certifications within six months.
• Interest in continuing education for chemical and environmental safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Environmental Health & Safety committee and training.
• Maintain chemical hygiene plans in line with regulations.
• Coordinate technical operations and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory safety and management

Instrument maintenance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field (preferred)

Job description

Kenyon College invites applications for a combined Chemical and Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator and Natural Sciences Technical Operations Specialist starting July, 2025. This is a 12-month, full-time position with benefits.

In the role of Chemical and Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, this position focuses on chemical, laboratory, and workplace safety and safety training, hazardous waste handling and disposal, and compliance with safety regulations. In the complementary role of Natural Sciences Technical Operations Specialist, this position focuses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment and collaborative operation of natural sciences laboratories.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities-

As Chemical and Environmental Health and Safety Specialist:

• Convene and oversee the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) committee and their work.
• Complete and annually refresh safety training such as OSHA’s Hazard Communication, laboratory, and Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standards, and the Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Transportation requirements. Proactively identify and attend other appropriate training courses as needed (e.g.. CHO certification, Biosafety, First Responder).
• Maintain, update, and implement chemical hygiene plan in response to federal and state regulations and collegiate needs.
• Collaboratively design, implement, and assess regular safety training and documentation for students, staff, and faculty working with, and around, hazardous materials and equipment in the workplace.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff regarding laboratory/workspace safety, including periodic safety assessments of laboratories/workspaces, testing and maintenance of safety equipment (e.g. fume hoods, eyewash stations), and document compliance.
• Be a resource for students, staff, and faculty to resolve problems related to chemical safety.
• Respond to and investigate Environmental Health and Safety emergencies working as part of an institutional emergency preparedness team.
• Oversee procurement, shipping, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and cryogens.
• Manage central facility for hazardous waste accumulation and retrieval, and facilitate periodic removal of waste. Work with faculty and staff to establish uniform procedures to document the generation, storage, and movement of hazardous waste from the laboratory/work site to the central facility or other disposal site.
• Other duties as assigned.

As Natural Sciences Technical Operations Specialist:

• Coordinate and order chemicals, cryogens, and other supplies.
• Oversee the maintenance and use of some laboratory instruments.
• Maintain chemical inventory software and accurate chemical inventory.
• Oversee safe operation of specialized equipment.
• Procurement of equipment and instrumentation, including negotiating with vendors on pricing.
• Educate, train and supervise student workers who help with the safety and operations responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• 3-5 years laboratory experience.
• Experience with laboratory safety and management.
• Experience with instrument maintenance.
• Interest in continuing education in the areas of chemical and environmental safety/compliance, and technical operations.
• Ability to multitask effectively and respond to demands in a timely manner.
• Must have current training, or be able to complete training in six months in OSHA’s Hazard Communication, Laboratory, and Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standards, and the Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Transportation requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. (Many of the articulated duties and responsibilities will require collaboration with faculty and staff across the college.)

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• 3-5 years laboratory experience with progressively increasing experience with laboratory safety and management.
• Experience with biosafety.
• Experience with maintenance of multiple instruments.

To apply, candidates should include: a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, an unofficial graduate transcript, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on June 26, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

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Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of allunderrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicantswithout regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status,marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit ourDiversity at Kenyonwebsite.