Environmental/Chemical Health Officer
| Company | Claremont McKenna College |
|---|---|
| Location | Pomona, CA, USA |
| Salary | $85000 – $95000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent experience), or a Master’s degree in a scientific field, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
- Five or more years experience in environmental health and safety (preferably lab-specific) with a Bachelor’s degree, or two or more years of experience with a Master’s degree.
- Familiarity with hazardous materials management and disposal procedures.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Slack.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement lab safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure appropriate documentation, permitting, and record-keeping as required by federal, state, and local laws as well as campus policies.
- Update the Department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP).
- Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in collaboration with researchers.
- Manage and monitor chemical and hazardous materials inventory systems.
- Coordinate with campus partners to ensure that safety equipment is maintained and certified appropriately.
- Implement existing emergency response protocols and write new protocols as needed.
- Develop emergency response plans specific to chemical spills, leaks, or other lab safety incidents.
- Ensure that faculty, staff, and students entering labs are appropriately trained.
- Develop a protocol for safety inspections in lab areas and regularly conduct audits.
- Serve as a technical resource for labs in areas such as spill response, injury and illness prevention, and hazardous waste management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures for hazardous materials management, chemical safety, and biosafety preferred.
- Possess a relevant certification such as CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations applying to laboratory safety, including chemical handling, biosafety, waste management, and injury prevention.