Chemical Safety Specialist, Senior

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

17h

About The Position

The Chemical Safety Specialist, Senior works within Georgia State University’s Office of Research and Environmental Safety (ORES), part of the Office of Research under the Vice President for Research & Economic Development. ORES supports research and instructional laboratories, animal facilities, and environmental programs by promoting regulatory compliance and best practices for health and safety. The Chemical Safety Office supports university research involving chemicals and controlled substances and compliance with safety and hazardous materials waste regulations. The role manages hazardous materials and regulated waste, supports the chemical inventory system, inspects laboratories and waste areas, and develops chemical safety, hazardous waste, laboratory safety, and DEA compliance programs. It also assists with chemical segregation and redistribution, hazardous waste reduction, emergency response, regulatory inquiries, incident response, contractor coordination, supply ordering, and monthly reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or a related field.
Two years of related experience.
Valid Georgia driver’s license.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Ability to respond to hazardous-material incidents and emergencies using proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or a related field.
Professional certification such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
40-hour HAZWOPER and 8-hour DOT Hazmat training, or ability to complete the training within the first six months of hire.
Knowledge of RCRA, HSWA, TSCA, CAA, DOT, OSHA, and HAZCOM regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage hazardous materials, including proper labeling, storage, shipment, disposal, and record keeping of regulated wastes.
Support the chemical inventory management system, including uploads, troubleshooting, reconciliation, and CAD clearance.
Conduct routine inspections of laboratories, satellite accumulation areas, and waste buildings to verify safe procedures and regulatory compliance.
Develop and implement chemical safety, hazardous waste, laboratory safety training, and DEA compliance programs.
Assist laboratories with chemical segregation according to compatible groupings.
Maintain an inventory of free chemicals for redistribution and implement EPA RCRA-mandated hazardous waste reduction.
Respond to chemical and laboratory incidents under the Georgia State University RCRA Contingency Plan.
Respond to regulatory and safety inquiries, incidents, emergencies, and site clean-ups.
Coordinate hazardous waste disposal with contractors and order supplies from vendors.
Prepare monthly generator and activity reports.