Chemical Hygiene & Lab Safety Leader

Universities of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universities of Wisconsin seeks a Chemical Hygiene Officer to support laboratory safety programs and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The role audits environments, chairs safety committees, and guides the CHP implementation across departments with laboratory operations.

The CHO will lead inspections, support hazardous waste programs, and help reduce hazards. Requires a four-year science degree and strong communication skills; full-time exempt appointment at UW-Stevens

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of chemical hygiene and safety regulations.
• Four-year degree in a related science or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of regulations, trends, and best practices in chemical hygiene/safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develops final recommendations and implements risk-related solutions.
• Identifies and analyzes risk-related issues and supports investigations.
• Conducts data analytics and prepares professional reports.
• Provides expertise in risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring.
• Analyzes information from risk-related investigations and supports training.

Skills

Chemical hygiene knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Independent work capability

Environmental health & safety

Education

Four-year degree in a related science/engineering field

Job description

Universities of Wisconsin seeks a Chemical Hygiene Officer to support laboratory safety programs and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The role audits environments, chairs safety committees, and guides the CHP implementation across departments with laboratory operations.

The CHO will lead inspections, support hazardous waste programs, and help reduce hazards. Requires a four-year science degree and strong communication skills; full-time exempt appointment at UW-Stevens