What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety and Compliance Specialist position at Amherst College?
Chemical Safety Expert Needed:
Amherst College is seeking an experienced chemical safety expert to fill the role of Director of Chemical and Laboratory Safety. This position requires a strong background in chemical safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills.
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 is seeking an experienced chemical safety expert to fill the role of Director of Chemical and Laboratory Safety. This position requires a strong background in chemical safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills.
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.
