Chemical and Biological Safety Specialist

6 days ago


Denver, Colorado, United States University of Denver Full time
Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day activities and special projects associated with the University's regulated waste disposal, laboratory safety, and biosafety programs. The Chemical and Biological Safety Officer will report to the Director of EHS and may supervise student or temporary employees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and monitor EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Provide regulatory oversight of hazardous waste generators, conducting inspections to ensure compliance with storage, treatment, handling, minimization, transportation, disposal, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Perform routine hazardous waste management activities, including waste inventories, vendor scheduling, and manifest tracking and filing.
  • Interpret and apply complex laws and regulations concerning storage, use, and regulation of hazardous materials, providing information to University stakeholders.
  • Assist in training staff, developing and conducting training sessions on special topics as directed by management.
  • Conduct laboratory safety inspections and assessments, independently inspecting University research and academic laboratories to assess existing and potential health hazards and determine compliance with University policies and regulations.
  • Serve as the University Chemical Hygiene Officer.
  • Maintain OSHA laboratory standards, hazard communication programs, and conduct chemical inventories.
  • Conduct job hazard analyses and oversee personnel medical surveillance.
  • Respond to emergencies on campus, including non-business hours as needed.
  • Assist with maintenance and modification of the EHS website.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Three years of experience in a related field.
  • HAZWOPER certification within 90 days of employment.
  • Deep understanding of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Preferred Qualifications
  • CHMM certification.
  • Experience in higher education.
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience in laboratory packing laboratory chemical waste.
Work Environment
  • Occasional work requiring the use of a respirator and other personal protective equipment.
  • Some nighttime work or weekend work may be required for emergency response.
Physical Activities
  • Considerable physical activity on occasion.
  • May require heavy physical work and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


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