North Park University (Chicago,
IL) has an opening for a Chemical Hygiene Officer/Laboratory Safety
Officer. For further details see:
or contact Dr. Jon Rienstra-Kiracofe, Chair,
Chemistry Department at
Chemical
Hygiene Officer(CHO)/Laboratory Safety Officer (LSO)
Department:
Campus Security/Facilities
Reports To: Reports to Director
of Campus Security and works closely with Chemistry Department
Chair
Essential Responsibilities: The Chemical Hygiene
Officer (CHO) is oversees procurement, monitors use, and ensures proper
disposal of all chemicals on campus, according to OSHA, EPA, and other
federal, state, and municipal government regulations and insurance
requirements.
Oversees campus chemical hygiene plan and compliance
with OSHA Laboratory Standard. Assists with campus hazard communication
plan.
The Laboratory Safety Officer (LSO) oversees
laboratory safety in all laboratories (includes science and non-science
laboratories and workshops) through regular audits.
Trains
faculty, staff, and teaching assistants in proper laboratory safety
procedures. As both CHO and LSO, maintains records such as student
safety contracts, MSDS forms, laboratory safety inspection reports,
safety training records, and documentation of compliance with chemical
storage and disposal regulations.
Issues regular reports on campus
compliance with chemical handling regulations and safety
protocols.
Essential Qualifications: A Bachelor=92s degree in
chemistry, master=92s degree preferred.
Familiarity with OSHA
regulations pertaining to college-level laboratory safety and laboratory
management; OSHA and Department of Homeland Security regulations and
right-to-know policies pertaining to chemical inventory and labeling;
and EPA regulations pertaining proper storage of chemicals and disposal
of hazardous waste. As CHO and LSO, must be willing to seek training
and/or certification and attend relevant conferences to stay abreast of
new requirements.
Previous experience working with others (including
students) in a laboratory setting. A familiarity with college-level
teaching laboratories. Strong organizational skills, and good oral and
written communications skills.
Excellent time management and
scheduling skills.
Stability - a willingness to make a long-term
commitment to the CHO/LM position. Understanding of and personal
commitment to North Park=92s mission of Christian higher
education.
Effective Date: July 2010
NOTE: Nothing
in this job description restricts the supervisor=92s right to assign or
reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
North Park
University, Chicago 3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL
60625
