Chemical Safety Manager

Title: Chemical Safety Manager

Start Date: Spring 2026

Salary Range: $80,000 - $150,000

Compensation: Competitive salary, stock options, annual bonus, paid time off, relocation support, health, dental, vision and group life insurance, 401k

About the Company

UbiQD (pronounced 'ubiquity') is an advanced materials company powering product innovation in agriculture, clean energy, and security. Our quantum dots enable products that harness the power of color and light. Headquartered in Los Alamos, New Mexico, UbiQD is licensing technology developed at leading research institutions, including Los Alamos National Laboratory and M.I.T. The company is venture capital-backed (Series B), and has received global recognition; including awards at/from SXSW, NREL IGF, NMEDD, CFS Startup Open, and other events. To learn more, please visit or

About the Role

The Chemical Safety Manager will act as the Company’s Chemical Hygiene Officer and be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s chemical safety programs as well as other safety policies and procedures, workplace inspections, regulatory compliance. The Manager will coordinate evaluation of new processes, organize weekly safety meetings, and collaborate with all Operations team members on continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have a background and extensive knowledge in safety standards and chemistry. The role requires strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

UbiQD is a rapidly growing company, and applicants should be excited about working in a dynamic and high energy environment where individuals are expected to shoulder broad responsibilities and sometimes work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s chemical safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct workplace inspections.
• Coordinate evaluation of new processes.
• Organize weekly safety meetings.
• Collaborate with all Operations team members on continuous improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Health and Safety, Environmental Health or a related field.
• Residence in or relocation to Los Alamos, NM (or surrounding areas, within 50 miles).
• Three years of related industry work experience.
• Eligibility to work in the USA and over the age of 18.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with chemical safety practices and standards for laboratory settings.
• Proficiency with regulatory compliance affairs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift 40lbs and stand for periods of time.
• Analytical and management skills.
• Previous safety officer or chemical hygiene officer experience, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, or similar.
• Current residence in New Mexico.

Note: Applicants should be aware that working at a startup company may involve a greater degree of risk than working at a larger company. UbiQD is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. For more information, or to apply, please email our Chief Administrative Officer, Liseth Garay: View email address on click.appcast.io