Chemical Safety Program Manager/Chemical Hygiene Officer, University of California, Irvine, CA
 
Salary: $72,141.00 - $90,000.00 annually
Full time
 
Job Summary:
Under direction from the EH&S Associate Deputy Director, Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Programs, the incumbent will develop, implement and maintain campus wide plans, policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal, state and local requirements regarding the campus Research Safety and Compliance Program. Has general responsibility for the campus chemical hygiene plan, close coordination with academic EH&S coordinators, provide subject matter expertise in the areas of chemical safety, risk evaluation, high hazard chemical research facilities. Incumbent will also identify, evaluate, and control chemical work place hazards and develop chemical safety training programs for all levels of faculty, research staff, teaching assistants and laboratory personnel. Incumbent will also respond to campus emergencies involving potentially hazardous materials. Knowledge and experience applying laboratory safety and industrial hygiene principles and standards to university environment is required. Knowledge of Cal-OSHA Laboratory Standard is required.
The position will perform announced and unannounced audits of high-risk chemical operations in research settings to ensure processes are being followed and are working as intended. Conducts workplace inspections and provides written reports summarizing deficiencies and recommended corrective actions. Conducts job hazard evaluations, and establishes personal protective equipment and technical procedures to minimize workplace hazards. Problems are complex and may require creation of new methodologies by applying professional EH&S knowledge and/or expertise.
 
Decision-making is based on established procedures and integration/interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and campus policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology, impact on other EH&S programs; and senior management approvals as required (Assistant Vice Chancellor; Senior Manager). Decisions may impact other EH&S programs, campus departments, segments of campus (e.g., shops, labs, residential) and/or campus wide. Must be able to promote change, possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to efficiently balance multiple priorities.
 
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
   
View Job Description for the position requirements. (Req no.: 2018-1375)
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Note: this position can be filled at any time, please ignore the application deadline.