Chemical & Gas Safety Lead — EHS, Global Travel

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is seeking a Chemical & Gas Safety Manager to develop and implement company-wide chemical and gas safety programs across multiple locations. You will own storage, handling, disposal, and transport policies, oversee hazardous waste programs, and ensure NFPA/IFC compliance.

This role requires expertise in pyrophoric, toxic, and corrosive gases, and entails 25–30% travel. The position is based at QCi’s Tempe foundry with travel to sites in New Jersey, Massachusetts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience with emphasis on chemical and gas safety in semiconductor or photonics environments.
• Direct experience with pyrophoric, toxic, and corrosive gases and semiconductor process chemicals.
• Knowledge of IFC and NFPA hazardous materials requirements (NFPA 55/400).
• Experience with hazardous waste management under RCRA and vendor coordination.
• Ability to write EHS policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Experience with gas detection and monitoring systems; calibration and alarm response.
• Familiarity with chemical inventory management and threshold tracking.
• Willingness to wear PPE and travel 25–30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies for chemical storage, handling, disposal, and transport across multiple sites.
• Own the specialty gas safety program including gas cabinets, storage, distribution, and purge procedures.
• Manage continuous gas detection programs, calibration, and alarm response protocols.
• Ensure IFC/NFPA compliance for hazardous materials and liaise with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Develop and manage hazardous waste storage and disposal programs compliant with RCRA and state regs.
• Oversee chemical approval processes, hazard assessments, and documentation before orders.
• Maintain an accurate chemical and gas inventory database with regular audits.
• Write procedures for receiving, storage, dispensing, cylinder changes, spills, and releases.
• Deliver training on chemical safety, gas handling, hazardous waste, and emergency response.
• Support regulatory reporting (Tier II, TRI, state programs) and local chemical reporting.
• Help plan emergency response, drills, and coordination with fire departments.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with site leaders to evaluate new equipment and chemistries for EHS impact.

Skills

EHS experience

Chemical & gas safety

Semiconductor manufacturing

IFC & NFPA knowledge

RCRA waste management

Policy writing

Gas detection systems

Inventory management

PPE & respiratory protection

Travel readiness

MS Office & EHS software

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related

Tools

EHS management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is seeking a Chemical & Gas Safety Manager to develop and implement company-wide chemical and gas safety programs across multiple locations. You will own storage, handling, disposal, and transport policies, oversee hazardous waste programs, and ensure NFPA/IFC compliance.

This role requires expertise in pyrophoric, toxic, and corrosive gases, and entails 25–30% travel. The position is based at QCi’s Tempe foundry with travel to sites in New Jersey, Massachusetts,