Chemical Hygiene Officer

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks a Chemical Hygiene Officer to provide technical leadership and oversight for institutional chemical safety and laboratory compliance.

This role develops, implements, and enforces the Chemical Hygiene Plan; conducts hazard assessments; ensures OSHA/EPA/state compliance; investigates incidents; and delivers training in laboratory chemical safety, hazardous waste management, and exposure control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience, required.
• Master’s Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops project plans and timelines to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Manages project budgets when applicable and ensures financial goals are met.
• Leads project team meetings and provides direction to team members.
• Monitors project progress and addresses any issues that arise.
• Communicates project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensures project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Master's Degree, preferred

Job description

Overview:

The Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) provides technical leadership and oversight for institutional chemical safety and laboratory compliance. This role develops, implements, and enforces the Chemical Hygiene Plan; conducts hazard assessments; ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and state regulations; investigates incidents; and delivers technical training in laboratory chemical safety, hazardous waste management, and exposure control. The CHO serves as the subject matter expert supporting researchers, facilities, and leadership to reduce risk and maintain a safe working environment. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

Job Description Summary:

Leads cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and monitor projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality parameters.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Develops project plans and timelines to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Manages project budgets when applicable and ensures financial goals are met.
• Leads project team meetings and provides direction to team members.
• Monitors project progress and addresses any issues that arise.
• Communicates project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensures project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience, required.
• Master’s Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

Project management certification, preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multitask and efficiently provide time management.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work well independently.

Experience:

Three years of relevant program or project support, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Repetitive hand/arm use

CONTINUOUSLY: Problem solving, Sitting, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”