Chemical Safety Specialist

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:
A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering including proficiency with chemical nomenclature or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Practical experience (typically 1-3 years) working with chemicals.
  Working level proficiency of safe practices for hazardous chemical handling, storage, and control of such hazards.

• Proficiency with tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data in a department or division. Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and mobile devices for data recording and retrieval.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to interact positively contributing to collaborative, welcoming and respectful work environment.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic or laboratory environment handling chemicals

• Familiarity with chemical experimentation and related equipment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Practical experience (typically 1-3 years) with occupational or environmental health and safety issues, e.g., conducting assessments and/or implementing safety programs.

• Knowledge of university policies, procedures and regulations.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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