Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Hazardous Materials & Chemical Inventory Management Chemical Lifecycle Oversight: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of hazardous materials within the college, including chemical receiving, proper hazard labeling, segregated storage, and safe disposal. Inventory Tracking: Maintain and audit the chemical inventory using specialized compliance software, ensuring all data is accurate, up to date, and compliant with the University Chemical Hygiene Plan. Logistics Coordination: Oversee chemical and biological material deliveries and coordinate hazardous waste collection and handling in strict compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. Systems Management: Reconcile chemical and biohazard inventories and maintain updated web-based safety resources and documentation for the college. Laboratory Inspections & Regulatory Compliance Compliance Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections across all teaching labs, research labs, and workshops to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and the University Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Corrective Action: Partner with laboratory directors to identify safety hazards or compliance deficiencies, recommending and initiating immediate corrective actions. Equipment Diagnostics: Perform fume hood and flow rate diagnostics, and facilitate annual certifications for biosafety cabinets and laminar flow hoods. Training & Advisory Services Technical Consultation: Assist faculty, researchers, and staff in developing specialized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for hazardous materials and chemical procedures. Safety Training: Coordinate and deliver mandated chemical safety training, including chemical spill response and specialized hazard handling protocols. Committee Leadership: Serve as an active member of the College Safety Committee and act as a technical advisor or voting member on University compliance committees (e.g., Institutional Biosafety Committee). Emergency Response Incident Response: Lead and train the Hazardous Emergency Response and Spill Control Teams for the College of Engineering. Emergency Contact: Serve as a primary point of contact for campus first-responders regarding chemical emergencies or urgent laboratory safety issues. REQUIRED SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or a closely related scientific discipline. HAZWOPER: Current 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) required for emergency response and spill control duties. DOT/RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials certifications for compliance with chemical waste shipping and handling rules. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS: CHMM: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designation. CSP/CIH: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). #J-18808-Ljbffr