Senior Laboratory Technician and Chemical Hygiene Officer

IONA UNIVERSITY; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician and Chemical Hygiene Officer to manage laboratory operations and ensure safety compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing chemical inventory, training staff, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic educational environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in chemistry and experience with regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Experience with chemistry laboratory operations required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is essential.
• Strong communication skills for training and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage chemical inventory and laboratory operations.
• Conduct safety training and maintain compliance records.
• Oversee laboratory technicians and students in experiments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Safety training

Chemical inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Chemistry, Biology, and Physics Departments seek applicants for a Senior Laboratory Technician and Chemical Hygiene Officer (SLT / CHO). Responsibilities of the SLT / CHO include management of the overall organization and routine operation of the science instructional laboratories as well as the chemical inventory, waste, and safety training for the School of Arts & Science on the New Rochelle Campus.

SLT responsibilities include :

• Coordinate and manage the inventory of chemicals and laboratory supplies for all science departments.
• Prepare and / or coordinate the preparation of materials (chemicals, specialty equipment, general lab supplies) for assigned experiments in all introductory (100-level) biology, chemistry, and physics courses
• Preparation of materials for organic / analytical chemistry labs
• Oversee and train staff laboratory technicians and student workers.
• Oversee the maintenance and use of laboratory instruments.

CHO responsibilities include :

• Work with the faculty and administration to maintain and update a Chemical Hygiene Plan in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), EPA, and other relevant regulations.
• Conduct regular safety training for faculty, staff, and students working with and around hazardous chemicals in the workplace; maintain centralized records documenting training.
• Work in collaboration with appropriate staff to :
• maintain an accurate and updated chemical inventory for the University
• maintain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) database
• monitor safe use and disposal of chemicals
• organize periodic hazardous waste disposal
• investigate and complete reports for any incidents involving chemicals or exposure in science departments on the Iona New Rochelle campus
• Conduct periodic laboratory inspections to ensure compliance
• Perform required safety audits
• Coordinate safety resources, storage and disposal plans, and training across units and campuses to ensure consistency
• Review and apply relevant regulations concerning chemical safety, stay aware of changes to such regulations, and act as a resource for the University on these regulations and chemical safety in general

Qualifications

About Iona University / EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across theSchool of Arts & Science;LaPenta School of Business;NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; andHynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation's best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment.Iona's LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile,is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

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Laboratory Technician • New Rochelle, NY, US