Chemical Safety Manager

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Syracuse University is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students and community members. Women, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a federal contractor required to take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

Job #

Job # 043109

Department Code

Department Code

Department

Department Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Job Title

Job Title Chemical Safety Manager

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $69,500--$82,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S5

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Chemical Safety Manager is a technical and programmatic leader, responsible for oversight of the University’s chemical inventory, manages centralized chemical receiving, and reviews chemical inventory and incoming chemicals for safety. The position assesses chemical hazards and operations, and offers chemical safety assistance, guidance and support to chemical users and assists in the development of technical guidance and other informational materials to promote and enhance chemical laboratory safety and compliance.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Research and Lab Safety within Emergency and Environmental Risk Services, this position supports laboratory chemical safety and facilitates the tracking of all laboratory chemicals at the University. The position assesses chemical hazards and operations, and offers chemical safety assistance, guidance and support to chemical users and assists in the development of technical guidance and other informational materials to promote and enhance chemical laboratory safety and compliance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, life sciences, bioengineering, chemistry or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in an academic or research environment and/or laboratory safety management experience in an organization with diverse research and development activities, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years
  ¿ experience with chemical handling and safety, including familiarity with chemical safety data sheet.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of chemicals and related safety and compliance requirements. Functional understanding of research laboratory operations, including chemical, biological, radiological, and physical processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated…