Chemical Hygiene Officer

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

21d•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 Qualifications: Education or Equivalency Required: A master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or industrial hygiene or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Requirements

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