What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Chemical Operations position at Amherst College?
Safety Leadership Opportunity:
Amherst College seeks an experienced leader to fill the role of Director of Chemical and Laboratory Safety. This position is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and safety.
About the Position:
This full-time, year-round position reports to the Associate Provost and Associate Dean of the Faculty and works closely with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing programs for chemical hygiene, risk management, and regulatory compliance. They will also provide training on best practices for chemical safety and hazardous materials handling and storage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement programs for chemical hygiene and risk management
- Provide training on chemical safety and regulatory compliance
- Advise science faculty, staff, and students on laboratory safety and hazardous waste management
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Biochemistry or related field
- Experience with safety and regulatory compliance in a laboratory or industrial setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
- CHMM certification
- Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer certification
- Experience creating and delivering chemical hygiene training programs
- HAZWOPER Training (40 hours)
About Us:
Amherst College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students.
Amherst College seeks an experienced leader to fill the role of Director of Chemical and Laboratory Safety. This position is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and safety.
About the Position:
This full-time, year-round position reports to the Associate Provost and Associate Dean of the Faculty and works closely with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing programs for chemical hygiene, risk management, and regulatory compliance. They will also provide training on best practices for chemical safety and hazardous materials handling and storage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement programs for chemical hygiene and risk management
- Provide training on chemical safety and regulatory compliance
- Advise science faculty, staff, and students on laboratory safety and hazardous waste management
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Biochemistry or related field
- Experience with safety and regulatory compliance in a laboratory or industrial setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
- CHMM certification
- Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer certification
- Experience creating and delivering chemical hygiene training programs
- HAZWOPER Training (40 hours)
About Us:
Amherst College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students.
