Laboratory Health & Safety Lead/Environmental Chemist (Environmental Science)

TL;DR

Laboratory Health & Safety Lead/Environmental Chemist (Environmental Science): Implementing EHS programs and performing environmental chemistry analysis to support the USEPA Region 9 Laboratory with an accent on regulatory compliance and hazardous waste management. Focus on conducting safety audits, ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance, and operating complex instrumentation like ICP-MS and GC-MS.

Location: Must be based in Corvallis, Oregon (U.S. citizenship required)

Salary: $73,738 - $125,354

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider that helps clients solve complex challenges and navigate change.

What you will do

• Administer and maintain EHS programs, policies, and chemical hygiene plans.
• Perform laboratory inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify hazards.
• Manage the safe procurement, storage, and disposal of hazardous, universal, and biological waste.
• Develop and deliver training on laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency procedures.
• Perform inorganic and organic chemistry analyses using EPA-approved methodologies.
• Operate specialized instrumentation including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and GC-MS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, etc.).
• Minimum 6 years of laboratory experience.
• 2 years of experience in lab safety, RCRA/OSHA implementation, and hazardous waste management.
• 3 years of experience with EPA-approved methodologies in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• U.S. citizenship required per federal contract.
• Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.

Nice to have

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• RCRA training.
• Experience with Clinysis (Promium) Element LIMS and Ideagen Quality Management System (IQME).

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment empowering employees to share expertise and achieve professional goals.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the planet by supporting the US Environmental Protection Agency.