Chemical Safety Specialist

Chemical Safety Specialist

The Environmental Health and Safety Office is seeking a Chemical Safety Specialist. The Chemical Safety Specialist will improve the overall health and safety within the research laboratory by conducting program reviews, audits, inspections, and improve hazardous materials management through chemical assessments, and implementing the University's web-based chemical inventory system. They will be implementing safety programs due to non-compliance, and implementing best safety practices. They will be correcting identified deficiencies through ongoing program reviews and audits/inspections. This position reports to the Chemical Hygiene Officer. Position Status: Professional and Scientific Regular (100%) Work Modality: Hybrid with Iowa.

To learn more about the department visit ehs.research.uiowa.edu For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay and Compensation: Pay Grade: 4A P&S:

Qualifications:

• Education or Equivalency Required: A bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering including proficiency with chemical nomenclature or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Qualifications: Practical experience (typically 1-3 years) working with chemicals. Working level proficiency of safe practices for hazardous chemical handling, storage, and control of such hazards. Proficiency with tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data in a department or division. Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and mobile devices for data recording and retrieval. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, interpersonal and relationship management skills. Demonstrated ability to interact positively contributing to collaborative, welcoming and respectful work environment.
• Highly Desirable Qualifications: Experience in an academic or laboratory environment handling chemicals Familiarity with chemical experimentation and related equipment.
• Desirable Qualifications: Practical experience (typically 1-3 years) with occupational or environmental health and safety issues, e.g., conducting assessments and/or implementing safety programs. Knowledge of university policies, procedures and regulations.

Position and Application Details and Instructions: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: Cover Letter Resume Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (View email address on click.appcast.io) This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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Primary Location: Iowa City Job: Research Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab Schedule: Regular Full-time Travel: No Job Posting: Jun 3, 2026, 1:41:47 PM