Under the general direction of the Campus Safety Program Manager, the Chemical Hygiene Officer manages the Chemical Safety program & its staff and acts as a subject matter expert in chemical safety for campus departments and Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) professionals. This position is responsible for maintaining the Chemical Hygiene Plan and overseeing compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations pertaining to the use of hazardous chemicals at UCSF.

The Chemical Hygiene Officer serves as a key member of the Chemical and Environmental Safety Committee and manages the Chemical Safety program. Key responsibilities include setting & tracking goals and objectives for the Chemical Safety program, supervising and directing the activities of the Chemical Safety program’s chemical inventory specialists, reviewing and implementing new Chemical Safety program policies, assisting researchers with developing standard operating procedures for the safe use of hazardous chemicals, maintenance of the chemical inventory system, developing and maintaining safety training, assisting & training EH&S Department Safety Advisors in conducting chemical safety inspections, and serving as a key member of the EH&S spill response team.

The position requires an advanced understanding of chemistry and chemical hazards and knowledge of the regulations governing the use of hazardous chemicals in laboratories, including the Cal-OSHA Laboratory Standard and California’s CUPA program. Management skills and thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the political acumen and skills necessary to communicate effectively in a diverse environment, are essential.

This position manages the EH&S Chemical Safety Program and its staff. The Chemical Hygiene Officer also serves as a subject matter expert in chemical safety for the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). This position is responsible for maintaining the Chemical Hygiene Plan, the chemical inventory system, and overseeing compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations pertaining to the use of hazardous chemicals at UCSF. This position receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $105,900 - $225,900 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

Environment, Health, and Safety is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy environment at UCSF for all faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors. The primary focus of Environment, Health, and Safety is on training UCSF employees, developing and implementing proper health and safety procedures, promoting environmental stewardship, environmental and personnel monitoring to verify the effectiveness of its programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in chemistry or related field
Minimum of 6 (six) years of directly related experience
5 years of experience working in a research laboratory or safety related field
Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry, chemical laboratory procedures, and chemical safety
Skill and ability to conduct comprehensive literature searches on chemicals and chemical safety related information
Experience in synthetic organic chemistry including working with pyrophoric chemicals and compound purification
Advanced analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize, and manage the successful completion of projects within budget and time constraints
Good management skills to effectively lead and direct subordinate professional staff
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including advanced political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry or related field
Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000473 EHS MGR 1

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Various Work Sites

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

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