Chemical Hygiene Officer

About the role

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is seeking a dynamic professional with expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline to serve as the scientific safety officer for the university’s chemical safety program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as functional leader and technical expert for the chemical safety program
• Manage the University Chemical Hygiene Program
• Oversee management of the University Hazard Communications program
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs governing the safe use of chemicals across the university
• Conduct hazard evaluations and collaborate with the university community to ensure optimal safety controls are in place and operating as intended
• Oversee chemical inventory management
• Provide functional and operational leadership for work involving highly hazardous chemicals and operations, including shock-sensitive, reactive, pyrophoric, and acutely toxic chemicals and materials that pose an acute health hazard
• Manage the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program
• Serve as primary responder to laboratory incidents, accidents, and emergencies involving chemicals and hazardous materials
• Oversee the development and implementation of chemical safety curriculum for the university and serve as lead trainer for chemical safety programs
• Support green chemistry and related sustainability principles in teaching and research in coordination with the Sustainability Institute
• Oversee continual assessment of current programs to identify new performance goals, strategies, and metrics

Requirements

Preferred Education: A master’s degree in an advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, toxicology, or a related field is preferred.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $91,488.00 - $137,280.00.

Schedule

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.