Chemical Hygiene Officer en CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Description

Chemical Hygiene Officer 
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview

This is a 12 month position.  The Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) will develop, implement, and revise plans and procedures for the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials on campus.  The CHO will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations and file required reports.  The CHO will maintain current inventory of laboratory chemicals and biological materials and ensure safety data sheets are onfile for each.  The CHO will train faculty and staff in the proper handling of hazardous materials and all aspects of laboratory safety.  Depending upon qualifications, the CHO may also instruct science coursework as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

1. Updating and implementing the Chemical Hygiene Plan for all areas of the University engaged in the use of hazardous chemicals and agents.
2. Ensuring our laboratories are compliant with all applicable regulations from agencies such as OSHA, SCDHEC, EPA, and the  DOT.
3. Maintaining the Safety Data Sheets for the Science Building, and overseeing training and inventory control for Safety Data Sheets throughout the University.
4. Training faculty and selected students in laboratory safety, following up with periodic observations of laboratory activities.
5. Monitoring hazardous waste generated by laboratory activities and supervising the proper disposal of the waste.
6. Performing regular inspections of safety equipment, including safety showers, eyewashes, fire extinguishers, spill kits, and first aid kits.
7. Performing monthly general lab inspections focusing on chemical storage, proper container labeling, condition of lab equipment, etc.
8.  Attending University Safety Committee meetings.
9. Maintaining an accurate inventory of chemicals in the Science Building, using our designated inventory control system.
10. Facilitating the maintenance of laboratory equipment by outside companies, such as microscopes, fume hoods, and distilled water systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Attributes

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science or engineering field (such as chemistry, biology, or chemical engineering).   A bachelor’s or master’s degree from another related scientific field with a strong chemistry background will also be considered.  Experience in a laboratory setting, familiarity with OSHA regulations, and a certification from the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)  are desirable. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (if available), and faith statement, and answer all mandatory application questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About CSU

Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3,600 students and offers over 60 majors and graduate programs in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, and Nursing.  The mission of the University is “promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment,” and the vision is to be a Christian University nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.  Charleston Southern has nationally accredited programs in nursing, business, education, music and athletics, and a budget of approximately $60 million.  Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern employs faculty and staff who are professing Christians.  For more information about the University, please visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu. 

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and University-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The University has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University’s religious tenets and core values.