Chemical Hygiene Officer (Research Technologist 2)

What You Will Do y158000 What You Will Do Support Sigma Operations through technical process development and improvement, focusing on chemical management, safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role will work to identify and resolve moderately complex problems, develop and implement improved processes, and provide chemical best practice guidance for Sigma Division. Specific duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Research Technologist 2 ($96,600-158,000) Develop and implement a chemical management safety program for Sigma, including, but not limited to: Standardize procedures, guidance, and tools Formalize chemical inventory, handling, storage, labeling, and disposition Maintain time-sensitive chemical testing and Safety Basis requirements Perform regularly schedule ECHOs (Engage, Communicate, Hear, & Observe) to engage staff in identification of safety concerns Assess existing processes and practices, identify gaps or risks, and lead the development and implementation solutions that improve safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness Work with technical staff, chemical owners, subject matter experts, and other operations staff to resolve chemical management issues and implement division-wide processes Develop and maintain procedures and job aids that align with Laboratory, DOE/NNSA, safety, security and regulatory requirements Analyze chemical inventory, storage locations, and other operational data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas requiring corrective action Communicate requirements and recommendations to management, technical staff, and stakeholders What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in chemical management, safety/compliance, materials management, waste and/or related technical field Experience developing, implementing, or improving processes or procedures that align with regulatory requirements (governed by 10 CFR 851 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910) Demonstrated ability to build stakeholder buy-in, communicate expectations, and guide personnel in adopting and implementing new processes and practices Strong organizational, technical, written, and verbal communication skills Commitment to safety, security, and compliance Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Desired Qualifications: Experience with chemical management or chemical inventory systems, such as ChemDB Experience working in a highly regulated environment Experience with chemical safety, Safety Basis, and/or chemical waste management Active Q clearance Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 year. Note to Applicants: For full consideration, submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum and desired job skills. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear…

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