Chemical Hygiene Officer

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety office is seeking a Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) to manage a comprehensive campus-wide chemical safety program for the University of Iowa. The CHO will provide consultation and training to chemical users for the safe use, storage, transportation, and disposal of chemicals; assist departments and units possessing chemicals with emergency preparedness planning; conduct site inspections and audits of areas possessing and disposing of chemicals. This position reports to the Director of Environmental and Safety Office within the University of Iowa.
Work Modality: Hybrid, within Iowa.

To learn more about the department visit https://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: 6A

Requirements

• A master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or industrial hygiene or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrate minimally 3 years experience with exposure monitoring using a variety of sampling equipment, conducting health hazard evaluations and recommending control measures.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of protective equipment and systems including engineering controls when handling chemicals.
• Demonstrate 3-5 years experience in supervising and coordinating the work of others involved in health and safety activities, including direct supervision of professional staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of air sampling methodologies, equipment, exposure criteria, and calibration procedures.
• Demonstrate extensive skill managing multiple tasks that require accuracy, detail-level attention and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, chemical hazard recognition.
• Demonstrate extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office software, (especially excel and access, and including outlook, teams, word, powerpoint, etc.).
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrate job-related experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful work environment and/or otherwise demonstrate their ability to foster a welcoming and respectful work environment for people from all types of backgrounds and viewpoints.
• Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or industrial hygiene or an equivalent combination of education and experience is highly preferred.
• Prefer 5-7 years experience with exposure monitoring using a variety of sampling equipment, conducting health hazard evaluations and recommending control measures.
• Experience and knowledge of laboratory and research use of chemicals and experimental procedures.
• Certification as a Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHHO) from the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC).
• Certified Industrial Hygiene certification

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive campus-wide chemical safety program
• Provide consultation and training to chemical users for the safe use, storage, transportation, and disposal of chemicals
• Assist departments and units possessing chemicals with emergency preparedness planning
• Conduct site inspections and audits of areas possessing and disposing of chemicals

Benefits

• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
• Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.
• Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees