ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I #00080986

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is a research-focused academic unit that supports collaboration among faculty, staff, and students. The department includes endowed faculty positions and tenured faculty members, some of whom hold fellow status in professional organizations such as AAAS, ACS, and RSC. Faculty and staff participate in research, instruction, and mentoring activities that support student academic and professional development. Departmental work includes laboratory and project coordination, research activity, instructional support, and opportunities for scholarly engagement such as presenting research at professional conferences.

This position will provide technical and safety support to Chairs, Professors, Graduate students, Administration and Environmental Health and Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain EHS compliance and general lab safety regulations.
• Monitor training compliance.
• Monthly inspection of eye wash and other safety equipment, train students in safety procedures.
• Management of emergency safety signage on doors.
• Serve as Safety Officer for Schrenk Hall.
• Place orders for academic staff, faculty and students in chemistry and biology and report progress on orders and updates on status of deliveries.
• Perform one card reconciliation for faculty.
• Receive deliveries, log packages, enter chemicals into ChemTrack software, distribute packages.
• Oversee maintenance of chemical inventories in research and teaching laboratories.
• Supervise chemistry supply room.
• Properly handling and disposal of chemicals and biological wastes.
• Collect IOFs, distribute solvents to departments across campus as needed.
• Maintain solvent room, to include the distribution, monitoring, and purchase of solvents.
• Assist with receiving of large shipments of equipment, tanks, etc.
• Place equipment orders in support of the research, teaching and service missions of the departments of chemistry and biological science.
• Other duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and education and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18.87-$21.50 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8
University Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation’s leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks’ scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university’s Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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