Senior Laboratory Technician and Chemical Hygiene Officer (72453)

Job Description:

The Chemistry, Biology, and Physics Departments seek applicants for a Senior Laboratory Technician and Chemical Hygiene Officer (SLT/CHO). Responsibilities of the SLT/CHO include management of the overall organization and routine operation of the science instructional laboratories as well as the chemical inventory, waste, and safety training for the School of Arts & Science on the New Rochelle Campus.

SLT responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and manage the inventory of chemicals and laboratory supplies for all science departments.
• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of materials (chemicals, specialty equipment, general lab supplies) for assigned experiments in all introductory (100-level) biology, chemistry, and physics courses
• Preparation of materials for organic/analytical chemistry labs
• Oversee and train staff laboratory technicians and student workers.

• Oversee the maintenance and use of laboratory instruments.

CHO responsibilities include:

• Work with the faculty and administration to maintain and update a Chemical Hygiene Plan in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), EPA, and other relevant regulations.
• Conduct regular safety training for faculty, staff, and students working with and around hazardous chemicals in the workplace; maintain centralized records documenting training.

• Work in collaboration with appropriate staff to:

• maintain an accurate and updated chemical inventory for the University
• maintain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) database
• monitor safe use and disposal of chemicals
• organize periodic hazardous waste disposal
• investigate and complete reports for any incidents involving chemicals or exposure in science departments on the Iona New Rochelle campus 
• Conduct periodic laboratory inspections to ensure compliance
• Perform required safety audits
• Coordinate safety resources, storage and disposal plans, and training across units and campuses to ensure consistency
• Review and apply relevant regulations concerning chemical safety, stay aware of changes to such regulations, and act as a resource for the University on these regulations and chemical safety in general

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of