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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Division of Research Safety (DRS) HEAD, Chemical Safety Section (CSS)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

DRS is seeking a full-time academic professional to direct chemical safety and waste programs for the Urbana-Champaign campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop programs that support the safe use of chemical materials on campus, including identifying risks associated with the use of hazardous materials, developing programs to collect and dispose of hazardous waste, and supporting response for hazardous material emergencies.
• Provide strategic leadership for 5–10 FTEs.
• Collaborate with campus units to increase safety awareness and encourage implementation of safety programs.
• Provide consulting services, safety training, and customer-driven programs.
• Serve on safety-related committees.
• Act as contact for regulatory agencies (respond to audits and inspections, obtain appropriate permits, and submit reports).
• Develop campus policies that support the safe use of chemical materials.
• Collaborate with Director and managers to optimize functions and services offered by DRS.
• Assess section budgetary needs for section and provide oversight for expenditures.
• Pursue professional development to keep abreast of scientific and professional developments.

Illinois is an AA-EOE (inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)

Posted January 20, 2012

Research Scientist

Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation (MCRF) is the largest private medical research institute in Wisconsin. MCRF is the research division of Marshfield Clinic, an integrated multispecialty health care system with over 750 physicians and 45+ regional centers. MCRF employs 25 doctoral-level scientists and over 150 scientific and technical support staff. MCRF research centers include Center for Clinical Research, National Farm Medicine Center, Epidemiology Research Center, Center for Human Genetics, and Biomedical Informatics Research Center. Research at MCRF is funded by a variety of federal agencies and other sources, including CDC, NIH, NIOSH, FDA, and private industry.

The Research Scientist in this tenure track position will conduct applied (translational) research in agricultural safety and health with an emphasis on dairy workers. He/she will work directly with the program leader in the development and implementation of the newly established Wisconsin Dairy Workers Safety and Health Initiative, which includes an array of research, education/training and services. The scientist will collaborate with NFMC and MCRF scientists, Marshfield clinician investigators, and external scientists and will supervise his/her program staff. This individual is expected to participate in national and international professional scientific endeavors, including journal publications, peer-review mechanisms, and presentations at professional conferences. Options to participate in leadership roles within the NFMC and/or the NIOSH-funded National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety will be considered. He/she will contribute to MCRF's mission to discover and communicate scientific knowledge that substantially improves human health and well-being.

Requires:

• PhD (in Industrial Hygiene, Nursing, Ag Education, Ag Engineering or equivalent), MD, DVM, or equivalent
• Valid MD or DVM licensure in the State of WI, if applicable
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute applied/translational research
• Publication record of original research in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated potential for developing a consistent record of scientific accomplishments in discovery, publications, and receipt and management of extramural grants and/or contracts

Marshfield Clinic is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Posted January 18, 2012

TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Applications are invited for a nine-month Assistant Professor tenure track faculty position in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater Campus. Primary responsibilities include teaching, recruiting, advising students, and conducting outreach activities. The successful candidate must be able to teach in two or more of the following areas: Fire Safety Engineering, Safety Engineering, and Industrial Hygiene. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in engineering, engineering technology, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates who possess or are near completion of an earned doctorate and those with three years of professional experience. Applications must include a letter of application with a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references.

Send applications to Dr. Michael Larrañaga, Head, School of Fire Protection and Safety, Oklahoma State University, 499 Cordell South, Stillwater, OK 74078. The preferred hire date is August 15, 2012. For full consideration, apply by February 15, 2012. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer committed to diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus. This position is subject to available funding.

Posted December 14, 2011

Field/Personal Assistant

Founded in 2003, Bright Fabrics (BF) is a global Textile producing company that serves individuals, institutional companies and government agencies in more than 16 countries. Through a unique combination of design creation and supply of fabrics, Bright Fabrics delivers services and advice. We cater to government agencies (by designing and supplying: police uniforms, military gear, prison uniforms, etc.), waste Management companies and schools.

With our factory situated in Asia and administrative offices in major financial centres within the UK and UAE (though looking forward to same in other countries thus the present initiative), we have over $300.1 million in assets under management (as of March 31, 2011). BF is one of the fastest growing textile design and production companies in the UAE/Asia territory, and is well recognized for its depth of research, quality of production, and "team selection".

Bright Fabrics has presently initiated a creative regional recruitment strategy with a view towards having at least one sub-zonal field representative in the USA and every part of the World.

Bright Fabrics is looking for a Field/Personal Assistant in various locations. The role of this position is primarily to:

• act as a personal assistant,
• represent the company in effective and timely processing and closing of all supply deals or orders,
• advise the company regarding local textile trends and alternative investment choices while adhering to the BF client service philosophy,
• provide excellent client service, promptly taking up instructions from the company,
• deal directly and indirectly with clients, holding funds and also make them readily available for re-investment, logistics, and other purposes.

To apply for this opportunity, please send resume to:
Email: info@bright-fabrics.com
You may also reach us by telephone on: +441233220270 Ext 3
If you are unable to reach Human Resource personnel, you may leave a message with your contact details and we will surely get back to you.

Posted December 13, 2011

Industrial Hygienist – University of Chicago

Under general direction, develops and implements one or more University environmental health and safety programs to safeguard employees and ensure legal compliance. Participates in the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates health and safety concerns including physical, chemical, radiation, laser, biological and/or other hazards. Plans and conducts surveys, audits and inspections of instruments, laboratories and/or other facilities to ensure proper functioning and compliance with government health and safety laws and regulations, as well as University policies and procedures. Analyzes data, writes reports and maintains required documentation. Conducts incident investigations, recommends corrective action plans and follows-up to ensure implementation. Initiates immediate corrective action in situations that pose imminent dangers to life or health. Provides expertise on specified compliance issues and serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies, assisting with external inspections. Indentifies, develops and implements compliance and/or health and safety training programs. Participates in emergency response teams.

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, occupational health and safety or another relevant field required. Advanced degree in science, engineering, occupational health and safety or another relevant field preferred. Relevant certification (Hazardous Materials Technician or higher classification, OSHA 30-hour construction, IDPH Asbestos Building Inspector/Project Manager) preferred. A minimum of four years of relevant experience required.

Please complete a profile and submit your resume through the University of Chicago's online employment site at http://jobs.uchicago.edu/ under job opportunities. Search postings using requisition number 088491. AA/EEO

Posted November 7, 2011

Sr. Industrial Hygienist

FAST FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE

When you work at Battelle, you are plugged into a powerful network of people who are solving the world’s energy concerns, our national security, and the health of our nation. Since 1929, Battelle has been delivering innovative products and solutions and is an important social partner in building tomorrow’s technology workforce by investing millions annually in science education and community service. Are you ready to Fast Forward Your Future?

Our Safety & Health/Emergency Response department is currently seeking a Safety & Health/Emergency Response Representative. This position is located in West Jefferson, OH.

Job Description

The Safety and Health / Emergency Response Representative is accountable to the Battelle Corporate Operations (BCO) Safety and Health / Emergency Response Manager and is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of BCO staff in a professional, ethical manner and to be accountable for the elimination or reduction of known hazards in accordance with the Customer Service Model (i.e., timeliness of service delivered; partner-oriented, problem-solving attitude; quality of service delivered; professionalism and integrity; and cost efficiency). Develops, recommends and implements programs, policies and procedures for effective control of safety and health hazards. Monitors the effectiveness of BCO's compliance programs and provides consulting services and technical leadership to all organizational levels in the area of occupational/industrial safety and health. Services will be provided to Battelle research operations that involve handling materials of high toxicity and chemical surety materials. Ensures Environment, Safety and Health systems minimize risk for all and fully support the Battelle commitment to an accident-free, injury-free, and occupational illness-free culture.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, or chemical/physical/biological sciences.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Industrial Hygiene, Safety or other related area.
• Must be a U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and retain a United States Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated competence in the development and management of health and safety programs, interpretation of regulatory requirements, comprehension of the technical aspects of research operations, and communication with staff members of varied organizational levels and educational backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of working with chemical surety material handling practices and associated regulatory requirements (e.g., AR 50-6, DA PAM 50-6, AR 385-10, DA PAM 385-10, DA PAM 385-61).
• Takes personal responsibility for the safety and health of all Battelle staff, contractors, visitors, and guests. Stops work or other activities that pose a real or potential threat to safety, environmental protection, or regulatory compliance whenever and wherever such threats are observed.
• Ability to effectively partner with site staff and management to work through difficult or complex environmental, safety and health issues.
• Establishes, maintains and manages exposure monitoring surveys for chemical, biological and physical hazards to assess short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) health risks to staff from occupa-tional exposure to these agents.
• Develops effective controls, procedures, and communications that are acceptable to Battelle staff and which will significantly reduce the risk of serious occupational illness and injuries.
• Conducts risk analyses of hazardous operations and activities in the supported BCO operational organizations and identifies appropriate mitigation of the risks identified. Prepares technical reports based on expert interpretation of measurements, observations, technical publications and regulations to communicate concerns and corrective measures and to document conditions.
• Exercises professional judgment in identifying safety and health problems, selecting appropriate solutions under differing situations, determining priorities and ensuring procedures to accomplish desired end results.
• Assesses and analyzes the potential safety and health risks of BCO research projects that involve hazardous materials and determines effective controls to mitigate those risks.
• Provides expert review of BCO proposals to identify potential hazards or requirements that may directly affect either the conduct of the work, or have an impact on Battelle activities or projects.
• Conducts facilities audits to ensure that safety and health programs are being carried out in an effective manner and to identify deficiencies and unsafe work practices or conditions.
• Participates in the Business Unit's Safety Committees by providing guidance and expertise on safety and health issues.
• Develops industrial/occupational safety and health and emergency response training programs and effectively delivers training to BCO staff.
• Participates with Battelle Corporate Emergency Management in designing and conducting emergency response exercises.
• Responds to requests for assistance or responds to emergencies that could affect the health or safety of staff members. Assists management with conducting accident/incident investigations and works with management to identify corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Serves in the role of Incident Commander in emergency situations.
• Supports other Safety and Health / Emergency Response Representatives as requested.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Sharepoint, etc.

Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers.

Posted November 1, 2011

Chairperson

Illinois State University invites applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Health Sciences (HSC). The chairperson is responsible for the shared administration of the department’s undergraduate programs including: fiscal management and advancement; long-range planning; curriculum review and development; personnel recruitment, development and evaluation; and oversight of the teaching and research laboratories. The chairperson shall encourage high quality teaching, research, and service and advocate for the resources needed to sustain the department’s mission. The chairperson shall develop partnerships within and outside the university as well as promote the department’s programs to alumni, business, government agencies, and other educational institutions.

The Department of Health Sciences (HSC) (http://healthsciences.illinoisstate.edu/) has approximately 500 undergraduate majors in five distinct programs of study including Environmental Health, Health Education, Health Information Management, Medical Laboratory Science, and Safety. Facilities in HSC include the newly established OMRON Applied Ergonomics and Safety Lab. The Department also oversees the Illinois State University Motorcycle Safety Education program which serves the people of McLean County and the State of Illinois. Staffing includes 15 tenure track faculty, three full-time non-tenure track faculty, several part-time non-tenure track faculty, an academic advisor, and two support staff. The HSC faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree with academic achievement that merits appointment with tenure and the ability to teach in one of the five program areas within the Department of Health Sciences. Preference will be given to a candidate with experience in a Health Science Program. Applicant must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, administrative colleagues, alumni, and professional communities served by the unit. Applicant must have successful experiences in teaching and administration; a record of significant accomplishments in research; and demonstrated experience in grant, contract, and project activities. The prospective chairperson must demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide vision and leadership for a diverse department. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Salary, Rank, and Tenure: The position is a twelve-month tenure track appointment. The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Illinois State University and the College of Applied Science and Technology: Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University (ISU). Illinois State University (http://www.illinoisstate.edu) is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) (http://www.cast.illinoisstate.edu) includes Agriculture, Criminal Justice Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Kinesiology and Recreation, Military Science, and Technology.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 140,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. The community is home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Advocate Bromenn Medical Center, Mitsubishi, and State Farm Insurance International Headquarters. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Forbes magazine, in a review of the best places for business, ranked Bloomington-Normal the 15th best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places to Live.

Application Procedure: To assure full consideration, please submit letter of application, vita, statement of administrative philosophy, and names of three references (include phone numbers and email addresses) by November 28, 2011. Preferred start date is July 1, 2012 but is negotiable. For more information on the position contact Dr. Barbara Schlatter, Chair – Health Sciences Search Committee, 309-438-8233, beschla@ilstu.edu. Send application materials to:

Health Sciences Chair Search Committee
c/o Suzie Zeigler
Illinois State University
Campus Box 5000
Normal, IL 61790-5000
Telephone: 309/438-7602
e-mail: mszeigl@ilstu.edu

An equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.

Posted October 31, 2011

Industrial Hygienist

ATI Wah Chang is one of the largest producers of specialty metals and chemicals in the world. Our talented people use innovative technologies to offer growing global markets a wide range of specialty metals including zirconium, titanium, hafnium, niobium, vanadium, zirconium and hafnium chemicals and their related alloys. ATI Wah Chang materials are used in energy production, chemical and mineral processing, aerospace, medical applications, research and consumer products.

The cornerstones of our value system are based on achieving the highest ethical standards, maintaining strong customer focus and providing challenging and rewarding opportunities for our employees. Because of the knowledge and experience of our employees, ATI Wah Chang is known world-wide in the industry as a forerunner in the design, manufacturing, and applications of our exotic metals. We are proud of the accomplishments of our employees and we invite you to pursue a future in the challenging and rewarding field of Specialty Metals as an

Industrial Hygienist

This position is responsible for providing Industrial Hygienist services and management of the Online Testing department to provide identification and qualification of occupational health hazards, the development of practical methods to control or eliminate occupational health hazards, which include communicable diseases and other environmental factors affecting health, such as radiation, ergonomics, noise, pressure, and toxic dusts, fumes & mist.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise and design, develop, install, and maintain analytical instrumentation for process and environmental compliance monitoring.
• Provide Industrial Hygiene monitoring and other services to assure compliance with OROSHA and other regulatory agency codes.
• Oversee the SCBA respirator protection program, including training and assistance on respiratory protection for fit-testing, selection and proper use.
• Supervise the Confined Space Monitor program: Maintain all confined space monitor calibrations, operations, training, and the availability of confined space monitors.
• Manage Global Harmonized System (MSDS) program for all assigned facilities.

ATI Wah Chang is an Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer We participate in E-Verify.

Posted October 17, 2011