Hazardous Waste Compliance Lead

Pre-Doctoral in Economics Program (PREP); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago seeks a Hazardous Waste Manager to lead the hazardous waste program across the research enterprise, ensuring compliance with regulations and university policies. The role supports safe laboratory practices and collaborates with institutional partners to advance chemical safety.

The position requires a college degree and 5+ years of related experience; CSP/CIH/CSHM/CHMM certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in a related field.
• 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemical safety and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies for hazardous materials management.
• Conduct inspections and audits; recommend corrective actions.
• Supervise hazardous waste vendor operations and compliance.
• Maintain records and regulatory reporting.
• Manage budgeting and cost control related to hazardous waste.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Organizational skills

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

College degree

5-7 years work experience

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

University of Chicago seeks a Hazardous Waste Manager to lead the hazardous waste program across the research enterprise, ensuring compliance with regulations and university policies. The role supports safe laboratory practices and collaborates with institutional partners to advance chemical safety.

The position requires a college degree and 5+ years of related experience; CSP/CIH/CSHM/CHMM certifications are preferred.