What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Safety Expert position at Amherst College?
Job Overview:
The Director of Chemical and Laboratory Safety is a key position at Amherst College, responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff in laboratory settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
About the Role:
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 provide training on best practices for chemical safety, hazardous materials handling and storage, and hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal. They will also develop and administer programs for chemical hygiene, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide training on chemical safety and regulatory compliance
- Develop and implement programs for chemical hygiene and risk management
- Advise science faculty, staff, and students on laboratory safety and hazardous waste management
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Qualifications:
- 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 is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online.
The Director of Chemical and Laboratory Safety is a key position at Amherst College, responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff in laboratory settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
About the Role:
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 provide training on best practices for chemical safety, hazardous materials handling and storage, and hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal. They will also develop and administer programs for chemical hygiene, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide training on chemical safety and regulatory compliance
- Develop and implement programs for chemical hygiene and risk management
- Advise science faculty, staff, and students on laboratory safety and hazardous waste management
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Qualifications:
- 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 is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online.
