Chemical Hygiene Officer

California State University•Carson, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) provides leadership in developing and implementing campus-wide chemical hygiene, laser safety, and biosafety programs. The role ensures regulatory compliance through oversight of key safety plans and adherence to federal, state, and local requirements. Serving as a subject matter expert, the CHO advises committees and the campus community on safety practices to protect people and the environment, while also providing lead direction to occupational safety staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field with additional chemistry background.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety with experience in chemical hygiene involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
An understanding of fundamental chemistry and EHS is required.
Certified Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Extensive knowledge of Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 5191, 5194 and other applicable federal and state regulations. As well as related standards such as ANSI
Understand the fundamentals and principles of both chemistry and EHS and communicate on critical technical and administrative topics with all levels of the campus organization.
Ability to maintain good relationships throughout the campus and support others to fulfill critical roles and responsibilities of various EHS programs.
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Profession (CSP), and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (NRCC-CHO)
Master's degree in Chemistry or related science with coursework in chemistry.
Five to eight years of experience in EHS and chemical hygiene is preferred.
Past experience serving as a CHO and running a Chemical Hygiene Program is highly desirable.
A lead or supervisory role managing staff and/or interns.

Responsibilities

Review and update the campus Chemical Hygiene Plan and other Health/Hygiene related EHS programs.
Oversee the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist and provide feedback for performance evaluations.
Assist the EHS Director with agency reporting and act as the liaison during agency inspections.
Promote a culture of safety and good chemical hygiene practices.
Work with administrators and other employees to develop and implement appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Monitor the procurement, use, and disposal of chemicals.
Understand the current legal requirements concerning regulated substances and serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and employees.
Evaluate and make recommendations to improve various EHS training programs such as general laboratory safety, hazardous waste, and spill response.
Perform EHS training for faculty, staff, and/or students.
Serve as the campus Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
Oversee the department internship program.
Develop EHS inspection protocols for laboratory safety, chemical management, and hazardous waste management.
Understand federal and state EHS training requirements and develop and maintain a training matrix by job or student classification.