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Chemical Safety Specialist

University of Notre Dame

Job Description

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Job Title

Chemical Safety Specialist

Job Description

Why Campus Safety and University Operations?

This position offers the ability to have a lasting impact on Notre Dame. Helping to promote a safe environment allows the University to be at its very best…where students, faculty, staff and visitors can learn, teach, work, perform research, and foster their community. Do you like to be challenged? Do you have a desire to interact with a diverse and innovative group of people on a regular basis? Would you like to work for a mission-based organization that positively impacts the world through the students it educates and the research it conducts? The University of Notre Dame has an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Safety Specialist  in the Risk Management & Safety Department.

What makes Notre Dame special?

The amazing people on our team often cite the great work culture, the distinctive mission, the opportunity to build a career, and comprehensive best-in-class benefits, including a variety of educational benefits for employees, their spouses, and children. (https://hr.nd.edu/benefits/)

What does this role do?

This position reports directly to the University’s Assistant Director of Laboratory Safety and provides support, oversight and technical guidance on the UND’s laboratory safety and occupational health programs, with a focus on chemical safety. This includes developing and expanding chemical safety programs, conducting risk assessments & audits of laboratories, and identifying hazard control methods to reduce risk. Program development requires a strong working knowledge of safety and health regulations. Participates in safety committee meetings and develops/conducts safety training and program resource materials. Facilitates or leads incident investigations. Drives IOSHA VPP initiatives. Experience with hazardous chemicals and understanding of chemical safety are required. This individual will also serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the University to meet regulatory compliance requirements.


What qualities will make you successful in Campus Safety and University Operations?
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Compassionate leadership
  • Desire to build strong relationships
  • Curiosity to help find solutions
  • Effective communication
  • Operational excellence
  • Accountability

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Physics required
  • Industrial hygiene and/or chemistry experience.
  • Experience collecting and interpreting data and developing Industrial Hygiene or chemical safety programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or closely related field preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA, CDC, NIH, EPA, DOT, DHS, IATA is a plus.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulatory compliance and consensus standards. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. This includes excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Working knowledge of computers and ability to utilize a variety of software applications. Ability to adapt and manage a variety of tasks. Understanding of research activities and systems are a plus.

Department

Risk Management and Safety (50035)

Family / Sub-Family

Env & Safety / Environmental Health & Safety

Career Stream/Level

EIC 2 Professional

Department Hiring Pay Range

$60,000-$65,000

Pay ID

Semi-Monthly

FLSA Status

S1 - FT Exempt

Job Category

Administrator/Professional

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule: Days of Week & Hours

M-F

Schedule: Hours/Week

40

Schedule: # of months

12

Job Posting Date (Campus)

03/24/2023

Job Posting Date (Public)

03/24/2023

Job Closing Date

04/07/2023

Posting Type

Open To All Applicants

Posting Number

S23870

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/30178

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