Assistant Director, Chemical Safety and Chemical Hygiene Officer - Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University (VU) in Nashville, TN currently has an opening for a Chemical Safety Assistant Director and Chemical Hygiene Officer. This position is part of a new, dynamic research-focused environmental health, safety, and sustainability department at Vanderbilt. The Chemical Safety Assistant Director will act as the university’s Chemical Hygiene Officer and will report directly to the Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) assistant vice chancellor. The Chemical Safety Assistant Director will provide innovative, strategic, and tactical leadership for a comprehensive laboratory chemical safety, industrial hygiene, and hazardous waste management program providing a safe work environment for all VU research community members who use hazardous chemicals, preventing loss of life and injury to faculty, staff, students, and visitors, protecting the environment, and protecting VU property. The program positively impacts the teaching and research mission of the university.



IDEAL CANDIDATE





+ Master’s degree in chemistry, environmental engineering or health, industrial hygiene, safety, or other related technical specialty is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required.



+ Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is preferred.



+ 8+ years of related experience with at least 2+ years in a supervisory role is required. 10+ years of experience, including some portion in the university research/laboratory environment, preferred.



+ Expert knowledge of chemical safety and hazardous waste regulations, OSHA Lab Standard, hazardous material/waste shipping regulations, and other applicable regulations and standards of performance.





This position will be hybrid with at least three days each week spent working on campus and the remainder can be remote work if preferred with the ability to respond to campus for an emergency within an hour. Core work hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday with various alternative work hours and schedules available.



ABOUT VANDERBILT



Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a top-20 private research university offering a full-range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The university's 10 schools reside on a park-like campus set in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, providing a collaborative culture that empowers leaders of tomorrow. Vanderbilt offers an immersive residential undergraduate experience as well as internationally recognized graduate and professional schools combined with SEC-level sports. Nashville, TN is consistently ranked as one of the best places in America to live and work. Nashville is a recognized center for music, education, healthcare, publishing, banking, and technology services. More information regarding the greater Nashville region is available at www.vuyourlife.com. In addition to paid family leave, 403(b) retirement plan and tuition assistance for you and your dependents, Vanderbilt is pleased to offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package for you and your family.



If you are interested and would like to chat about this job, please let me know at andrea.george@vanderbilt.edu or 615.322.4551.





Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion





At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.





Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.





Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.



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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.