Research Safety Lead: Chemical Hygiene & Lab Compliance

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking a senior institutional safety leader to direct chemical hygiene, laboratory safety, and hazardous materials management.

You will oversee program development, regulatory compliance, and education resources to support safe research operations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred) and 3+ years of relevant experience, with CHMM or CSP certification pursued within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Environmental Health and Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Master’s Degree, preferred.
• CHMM or CSP certification must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of institutional chemical hygiene and laboratory safety programs.
• Evaluate research environments to identify hazards, assess risk, and establish safety controls.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/Laboratory standards, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and related regulations.
• Direct laboratory safety inspections, program assessments, incident reviews, and corrective actions.
• Develop and oversee education, guidance, and technical resources for safe lab practices and emergency preparedness.
• Provide technical leadership to research safety personnel and collaborate with leaders and external authorities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

OSHA Lab Standard

Hazardous waste regs

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S, Chemistry, Environmental Health/Safety, or related field

Master’s degree, preferred

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking a senior institutional safety leader to direct chemical hygiene, laboratory safety, and hazardous materials management.

You will oversee program development, regulatory compliance, and education resources to support safe research operations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred) and 3+ years of relevant experience, with CHMM or CSP certification pursued within 12 months.