Chemical Safety & Compliance Specialist I

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees is hiring a Safety Specialist I to join Environmental Health & Safety. The role supports chemical safety services, conducts inspections, and assists with training and incident response.

The position requires on-site work and occasional after-hours availability for training and incidents. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2+ years of relevant experience, with a preferred Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry-related

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental studies, industrial hygiene, safety, engineering, or related field.
• 4 years of experience in a laboratory research or safety compliance program.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions during on-site inspections.
• Knowledge of lab operations, chemical nomenclature, and chemical properties.
• Knowledge of hazard communication and chemical inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chemical inventory data entry and reconciliation across campus labs and facilities.
• Assist with SDS file management (paper and electronic).
• Perform safety and hazmat storage compliance inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide chemical safety guidance and training to the university community.
• Conduct surveying and sampling for potential contamination and assist investigations.
• Assist in shipping, receiving, and tracking hazardous materials and waste.
• Update internal safety documents as needed.
• Provide support as essential personnel and assist with other duties.

Skills

Data entry

Chemical inventory

SDS management

Regulatory compliance

Safety communications

Inspection and reporting

Training delivery

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental studies, industrial hygiene, safety, engineering, or related field

Job description

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees is hiring a Safety Specialist I to join Environmental Health & Safety. The role supports chemical safety services, conducts inspections, and assists with training and incident response.

The position requires on-site work and occasional after-hours availability for training and incidents. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2+ years of relevant experience, with a preferred Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry-related