Safety/Environmental Compliance Specialist - Chemistry, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 06, 2026
Safety/Environmental Compliance Specialist - Chemistry, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Safety/Environmental Compliance Specialist - Chemistry, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Hiring Department: Chemistry Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038820 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: January 9, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $74,412.00 - 75,894.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Under administrative direction from the Assistant Head, the Safety/Environmental Compliance Specialist develops and coordinates environmental and occupational safety and health programs and policies for the Department of Chemistry. Duties & Responsibilities: Develops safety and health policies, drafts safety and health codes and work procedures, and coordinates safety and health programs and policies with other related departments. Maintains direct liaison with city, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance with safety and health codes, standards, regulations. Advises the department on safety and health aspects of instructional materials and equipment. Supervises the formulation, implementation, and compliance oversight of Chemistry's chemical, biological, radiological, and industrial safety programs, and reviews all related records (e.g. training records, incident/accident records, safety-related forms, computerized material safety data sheet records). Coordinates active efforts and plans to identify, isolate, or eliminate hazardous operations, materials, processes. Assists as liaison with internal and external safety and facilities personnel to ensure that all Chemistry facilities and work procedures comply with all applicable safety, building, and construction/remodeling regulatory codes and GLP (Good Lab Practice) guidelines. Including interacting with members of UIC's Environmental Health & Safety Office, UIC's Physical Plant Department, and various governmental regulatory agencies and private contractors. Inspects and takes appropriate actions to remediate any deficiencies in building services to Chemistry space, including interacting with facilities management and trades workers to determine and develop scope of repair/remodeling/construction documents and related architectural drawings. Responsible for the internal and external inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, as required. Prepares and presents lectures and associated informational documents covering laboratory safety guidelines to incoming Chemistry graduate students and other new Chemistry research staff. Consults with faculty on safety matters and serves as a permanent member of the Chemistry Department Safety Committee. On behalf of the Chemistry Department, plans, organizes, directs, and participates in safety and health meetings, conferences, seminars, training programs, and safety and health committees. Oversees computerized database management of all physical plant work orders, purchases orders, room usage, room assignment reports and statistical data, and all other related documentation, which includes assisting with the submission of periodic space analysis reports. Interviews, trains, supervises, leads, mentors, and evaluates student employees and extra help staff to meet Chemistry departmental and organizational needs as it pertains to environmental and occupational safety and health programs and policies. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field. One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field. Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or experience in the field of Chemistry is preferred. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18758?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-49725284521fd5489a3f62e5dfda2647