Laboratory Safety Officer

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine, USA
$68,993.59 - $97,635.20 py; not specified; health ...
On-site with partial telework allowed upon manager approval.
Laboratory safety program development
Chemical hygiene expertise
Safety policy implementation
The State of Maine is seeking a Laboratory Safety Officer who will develop and manage a comprehensive health and safety program for the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory. This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least four years of experience in laboratory safety, while offering a salary range of $68,993.59 to $97,635.20, along with a robust benefits package

Job Summary

  • The Laboratory Safety Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive health and safety program for the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) and fulfills the Department of Labor mandated role of Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO).
  • This position plays a central role in promoting a strong culture of safety by identifying and reporting actual and potential safety issues that may place staff and others at risk, assessing those risks, and implementing redundant systems to reduce risks to the absolute minimum.
  • State employees receive a valuable total compensation package including 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually, health insurance coverage, dental insurance, a retirement plan, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

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The State of Maine is seeking a Laboratory Safety Officer who will develop and manage a comprehensive health and safety program for the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory. This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least four years of experience in laboratory safety, while offering a salary range of $68,993.59 to $97,635.20, along with a robust benefits package.

Salary

$68,993.59 - $97,635.20 per year; Not specified; Health insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Laboratory safety program development
  • Chemical hygiene expertise
  • Safety policy implementation
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Regulatory compliance (OSHA)

Nice-to-have

  • Scientific and technical laboratory knowledge
  • Emergency and risk communication
  • Emergency event mitigation
  • Collaboration with public safety agencies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, industrial hygiene, environmental, or health safety sciences
  • 4+ years of experience in laboratory or chemical facility safety programs
  • Proficiency in laboratory safety or chemical hygiene
  • Knowledge of laboratory operations and practices
  • Demonstrated ability to establish working relationships

Work Rights

Not specified

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