Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer and Biosafety Committees

Perform annual review and updates of various health and safety policies.

Manage OSHA Programs and compliance training

Assist Physical Plant in obtaining permits and regulatory reporting.

Coordinate Industrial Hygiene equipment program

Conduct/coordinate safety inspections

Supervise hazardous chemical, universal, and biological waste collection and disposal.

Respond to hazardous materials emergencies.

Present information on risk and compliance to Senior Staff as needed.

The ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certification to participate as part of an internal hazardous materials response team. This requires the ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment as well as move hazardous waste containers up 55-gallon drums using appropriate tools.

The ability to safely handle hazardous materials/waste independently across campus.

The ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certification to participate as part of an internal hazardous materials response team. This requires the ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment as well as move hazardous waste containers up 55-gallon drums using appropriate tools.

The ability to safely handle hazardous materials/waste independently across campus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in EH&S
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  
  
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  
  
• Experience in biological safety management
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in a Higher Education EH&S organization
  
  

Position Details:

The job grade for this position is Grade 11.

The expected salary for this position is between $120,000- $150,000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence .

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer and Biosafety Committees

Perform annual review and updates of various health and safety policies.

Manage OSHA Programs and compliance training

Assist Physical Plant in obtaining permits and regulatory reporting.

Coordinate Industrial Hygiene equipment program

Conduct/coordinate safety inspections

Supervise hazardous chemical, universal, and biological waste collection and disposal.

Respond to hazardous materials emergencies.

Present information on risk and compliance to Senior Staff as needed.

The ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certification to participate as part of an internal hazardous materials response team. This requires the ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment as well as move hazardous waste containers up 55-gallon drums using appropriate tools.

The ability to safely handle hazardous materials/waste independently across campus.

The ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certification to participate as part of an internal hazardous materials response team. This requires the ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment as well as move hazardous waste containers up 55-gallon drums using appropriate tools.

The ability to safely handle hazardous materials/waste independently across campus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in EH&S
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  
  
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  
  
• Experience in biological safety management
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in a Higher Education EH&S organization
  
  

Position Details:

The job grade for this position is Grade 11.

The expected salary for this position is between $120,000- $150,000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence .

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.