CHO - Chemical Hygiene Officer
Job Location
Centerbrook, CT
Norwich, CT
Type of Job
Exempt-Full time
Salary
$65,000 - $90,000
This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or EAR controlled technology. The hiring process for this position will therefore include an export compliance assessment, which will include an assessment of U.S. person status. U.S. persons are defined by 22 CFR 120.62 and 15 CFR 772.1 to include U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and people with asylee or refugee status.
Position Overview
The Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) is responsible for supporting the health and safety management needs at our Centerbrook and Norwich, CT facilities. Working under the direction of the Nalas EHS leadership, this role supports all administrative and operational requirements for chemical safety protocols. The CHO focuses on the execution of site-specific safety plans and serves as a technical resource for chemical handling and hazard mitigation.
The Chemical Hygiene Officer ensures both facilities remain in compliance with the OSHA Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450). This role bridges laboratory and production environments to maintain consistent safety standards and regulatory compliance across the entire organization. They will support the document control process by assisting in the routine review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and change requests for accuracy. The Chemical Hygiene Officer will Conduct scheduled checks of safety equipment and engineering controls to verify they are operating within established parameters. The CHO will maintain a general awareness of evolving industry safety trends and best practices to support the facility's overall safety culture.
This is a full-time onsite position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Qualifications
CHO Certification preferred or willingness to attain certification in position within 6-12 months. To be eligible for this exam, you must already meet the NRCC’s education requirements. Associate's degree with at least 2 years' experience in Chemical Health & Safety, or Bachelor's degree with at least one year experience in Chemical Health & Safety and 16 semester hours in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Health and safety sciences.
Computer skills required and proficiency in Microsoft Suite/365
Ability to learn new software
Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks
Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience or coursework related to safety and environmental; regulations and reporting preferred
Ability to maintain any necessary certifications (Hazwoper, DOT Shipping Chemicals, First Responder Awareness, etc.)
Primary Responsibilities
Compliance & Inspection
Perform regular safety audits of lab and storage areas, ensuring all safety equipment (e.g., fume hoods, eye wash stations) is functioning properly. Includes daily lab safety inspections
Keep standard Operating Procedure up to date and perform yearly validations
Inspect Hazardous Waste area weekly
Inspect Fire extinguishers, emergency lights, spill kits, PPE and first aid kits monthly
Provide a yearly chemical inventory
Sign hazardous waste manifest and keep on file
File biannual report to EPA
Keep all safety licenses up to date ( HazCom, TSCA, FIFRA etc.)
Ensuring the availability of proper PPE
Keep all lab consumables in stock
Distribute and manage required chemical exposure monitoring for OSHA regulated chemicals
Monitor Breakthrough of ductless hood carbon filters
Review all LRF’s for safety issues
Support the Industrial Hygiene program by staging monitoring equipment and organizing sampling records for review.
Training
Training employees on chemical safety procedures and the use of protective
equipment and keeping training requirements up to date.
Training new hires on basic lab safety
Assist in tracking and documenting all employee safety training
Provide and keep up to date all safety training PowerPoints
Logistics
Ship all outgoing Chemicals/Pipes
Schedule and assist with waste pickup
Check in all incoming chemical packages, update in Labspend and Monday Software
Coordinate routine chemical purges
Unpack and store all incoming chemicals
Assist in cleaning and organizing labware, storing of lab equipment
Administrative
Assist in organizing safety meetings
Assist in organizing Yearly Safety Standdown Meeting
Administer respiratory program including fit testing and medical evaluations
Assist in tracking TL status and keep TM/TL spreadsheet up to date
Integrate EH&S best practices into daily laboratory operations to foster a proactive safety culture and minimize workplace hazards
Assist in the administrative maintenance of chemical records and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database to ensure documentation is organized and up to date.
Assist with all other shipping/receiving for front office support
Conditions of Employment
US Person
Drug Screening
Background Check
Valid driver’s license
Location
Centerbrook, CT
Norwich, CT
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Please send your resume and cover letter to resumes@nalaseng.com