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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is looking for an energetic, motivated professional with broad knowledge and experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline to serve as the scientific safety officer for the university’s chemical safety program.

The Chemical Hygiene Officer serves within the Laboratory and Research Safety Division of EHS and has a pivotal role in the optimization of chemical and laboratory safety in university operations and research.

This position is located at the University Park campus and oversees chemical safety programs at all University locations (including all Commonwealth campuses and research locations), except the Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine. This position leverages the EHS safety coordinator team to support day-to-day management and support of program expectations as directed by the Chemical Hygiene Officer.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the development and implementation of chemical safety curriculum for the university and the deployment of training, education, and outreach resources.

• Develops and manages safety programs for highly hazardous chemicals and laboratory procedures, including but not limited to Chemicals of Interest, reactive, pyrophoric, and shock-sensitive materials, and acutely toxic materials.

• Supports green chemistry and related sustainability principles in teaching and research in coordination with the Sustainability Institute.

• Oversees continual assessment of current programs to identify new performance goals, strategies, and metrics.

• Responds as part of an emergency team to incidents involving fire, hazardous materials, environmental and chemical spills, gas leaks, indoor air quality issues, floods, and other emergencies.

• Serves on the EHS team and provides support to further the department's mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, toxicology, or a related field

• Relevant certifications such as:

​ Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)