Associate Health & Safety Specialist: Chemical Safety

Join a leader in higher education and one of the best employers to work for in the Philadelphia area.

Temple University’s Environmental Health & Radiation Safety department is searching for an Associate Health & Safety Specialist: Chemical Safety

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, vision coverage.

Paid time off.

11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & a winter holiday).

Tuition remission – eligible employees can obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree TUITION FREE!

A hybrid work schedule.

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Under the supervision of the Occupational Safety Manager, the Associate Health & Safety Specialist provides technical and advisory support services for university wide program areas, which may include chemical safety, radiation safety, biological safety, occupational safety and industrial hygiene, waste management and other safety related programs. The Associate Health & Safety Specialist provides support to ensure compliance with applicable standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Required Education & Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science and a minimum 3 years of experience in operational health physics, biology, chemistry, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required skills and abilities 

• Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Office Suite programs.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, including excellent listening skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Must be able to move freely in small and large spaces, lift heavy objects over twenty-five lbs. and wear respiratory protective devices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize well and focus on completion of tasks while under stress of demanding work schedule.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available for 24 hour on-call emergency response.
• This position requires a detailed background check and FBI finger printing.

Note:  This description incorporates the most typical duties performed.  It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed.  The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.