The Environmental Health and Safety office is seeking a Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) to manage a comprehensive campus-wide chemical safety program for the University of Iowa. The CHO will provide consultation and training to chemical users for the safe use, storage, transportation, and disposal of chemicals; assist departments and units possessing chemicals with emergency preparedness planning; conduct site inspections and audits of areas possessing and disposing of chemicals. This position reports to the Director of Environmental and Safety Office within the University of Iowa.

Work Modality: Hybrid, within Iowa.

To learn more about the department visit https://ehs.research.uiowa.edu/

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay And Compensation

Pay Grade: 6A

Qualifications

Education or Equivalency Required:

A master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or industrial hygiene or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrate minimally 3 years experience with exposure monitoring using a variety of sampling equipment, conducting health hazard evaluations and recommending control measures.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of protective equipment and systems including engineering controls when handling chemicals.
Demonstrate 3-5 years experience in supervising and coordinating the work of others involved in health and safety activities, including direct supervision of professional staff.
Demonstrate knowledge of air sampling methodologies, equipment, exposure criteria, and calibration procedures.
Demonstrate extensive skill managing multiple tasks that require accuracy, detail-level attention and organizational skills.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, chemical hazard recognition.
Demonstrate extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office software, (especially excel and access, and including outlook, teams, word, powerpoint, etc.).
Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
Demonstrate job-related experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful work environment and/or otherwise demonstrate their ability to foster a welcoming and respectful work environment for people from all types of backgrounds and viewpoints.
Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or industrial hygiene or an equivalent combination of education and experience is highly preferred.
Prefer 5-7 years experience with exposure monitoring using a variety of sampling equipment, conducting health hazard evaluations and recommending control measures.
Experience and knowledge of laboratory and research use of chemicals and experimental procedures.
Certification as a Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHHO) from the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC).

Desirable Qualifications

Certified Industrial Hygiene certification

Position And Application Details And Instructions

Include your driver’s license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.

Required

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

Cover Letter
Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check, credential/education verification and verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

About The University Of Iowa

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Safety Officer
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

Pay Level: 6A

Contact Information

Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab
Contact Name: VPR Talent
Contact Email: vpr-talent@uiowa.edu

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