Chemical Safety Officer Assistant

Job Title

Chemical Safety Officer Assistant

Requisition Number

RE52739

Department

Biological Safety (3DE20)

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

45

Salary Range

$22.73–$37.50 per hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Required Related Experience

4 years

Required License / Registration / Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods; intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste and blood borne/airborne pathogens.

Shift

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Emergencies may require call/text or onsite response after hours as needed.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Chemical Safety Officer (CSO) to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive Chemical and General Lab Safety Program designed to facilitate campus research initiatives while protecting faculty, staff, students, and visitors and the environment from the adverse effects of research involving chemical hazards. The CSO Assistant will manage the annual laboratory inspection program, oversee lab demographic data management, onboard new faculty and lab groups, oversee the lab clearance program, support the ARCM and resolve findings from IACUC inspections in research lab areas, support academic and teaching lab coordinators, assist the CSO in developing and providing training and outreach materials, consult with researchers, and provide support services to lab groups.

Skills

/ Knowledge / Abilities

• M365 Software
• Safety program specific databases/software platforms
• Smartsheets
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Generate and maintain regulatory compliance documentation

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education / Experience

• MS + 4 years or BS + 6 years in chemistry, research lab work experience, or chemical/laboratory safety and compliance work experience.
• Driver’s License preferred.
• Eligibility for CHO, CHMM, ASP/CSP, or other relevant safety credentials.

Final date to receive applications

02/20/2026

Our University Community

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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