Assistant Safety Officer

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Closing Date:

07/31/2026

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

Regular

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

OPS | Campus Ops Environmental Programs

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The position of Assistant Chemical Hygiene Officer (ACHO) is needed to mitigate risk, ensure compliance with OSHA’s Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), and support growing laboratory operations. This position acts as a necessary safeguard to maintain a safe working environment and protect the institution from liability.

OSHA requires a qualified Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) to develop and implement a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). An ACHO ensures these extensive duties are not bottlenecked by a single person and provides the necessary boots-on-the-ground to ensure no lab goes unmonitored. These duties take considerable time to perform and include, but are not limited to:

• performing laboratory inspections
• performing hazard assessments
• providing proactive oversight of engineering controls—like fume hoods and emergency eyewash stations
• performing various equipment checks
• managing chemical inventory tracking
• implementing waste minimization strategies
• managing safety orientations
• managing hazardous waste handling
• managing PPE protocols for incoming students, researchers, and staff

Having dedicated safety oversight significantly reduces institutional liability and the risk of costly regulatory fines. In the event of a chemical spill or exposure, having an additional trained professional ensures rapid containment and minimizes exposure. As the institution continuously modifies scope of existing laboratory spaces (500 ) or adds new laboratories this will result in an increased use of hazardous substances (currently track 35,000 substances) as well as an increased generation of hazardous waste which a single CHO can no longer safely cover all shifts and spaces. An ACHO ensures that critical safety operations continue without interruption during the primary CHO’s vacations, conferences, or leaves of absence.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree plus 5 years' experience in occupational health and safety, chemical waste processes and regulatory compliance, various environmental permit regulatory compliance or related experience
• OSHA’s Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER); 40 Hour initial training with eight (8) hours annual refresher. Will be provided within the first year if candidate does not have it.
• CPR/AED Certified. Will be provided within the first year if candidate does not have it.
• Ability to follow oral instructions, read and write.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste and laboratory safety regulations, standards, and ability to utilize and make appropriate decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of practical experience working in a professional laboratory environment
• Two (2) years of experience of technical writing.
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume
Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes