Chemical Inventory Specialist Job Athens area,Georgia USA,Science

Posting Details

Posting Number: S15845P
Working Title:

Chemical Inventory Specialist
Department: VPR-Research Safety
About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan: TRS
Employment Type:

Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Additional Schedule Information:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, additional hours may be required when on call
Advertised Salary: $40,000 - $46,400;
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 10/14/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2026
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).
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Position Information

Classification

Title:

EHS Technician I
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in science (Biology or Chemistry)
- 2 years minimum working in a research lab
Position Summary:

The Chemical Inventory Specialist (CIS) assists the Chemical Inventory Manager (CIM) and is supervised by the Chemical Inventory Manager (CIM). The Specialist will serve as the program back-up to the (CIM) and together they form the primary team. Experience or willingness to learn rapidly for overseeing chemical inventories, inputting data, chemical inventory reconciliations and the handling of hazardous materials of all types in laboratory scale quantities is a requirement.

The Chemical Inventory program is charged with the maintenance and quality control of the University's massive chemical inventory operation including hazardous chemicals maintained at satellite campuses. The Chemical Inventory program must maintain a high level of accuracy as information is shared with the laboratory inspection program, chemical safety plan program and emergency responders arriving at the scene. Hazardous Chemical Information is displayed via the Campus Optics EH&S platform.

The CIS and CIM frequently interacts with researchers and laboratory staff as they offered chemical inventory management services on a routine basis and ad-hoc as required. They would be expected to identify critical issues with inventory management and assist labs with correcting those issues daily. The CIS position would also be required to conduct periodic training for chemical receiving staff and laboratory staff to ensure that all involved in the chemical inventory supply chain are aware of changes, updates, and best practices for maintaining an accurate record of hazardous chemicals on campus.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:
- Professionalism and…