Chemical Inventory Specialist
Chemical Inventory Specialist
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$ 60100 - 90100
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Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Chemical Hygiene Officer the Chemical Inventory Assistant will work as part of a team to maintain & update UCSFs chemical inventory system. Duties include performing updates of existing chemical inventories using handheld scanners; assisting with setup of new chemical inventories; barcoding chemical containers and entering information such as chemical name physical state & container types into the inventory system using a mobile app; providing technical support and ad hoc training to end users of the inventory system; and documenting issues discovered during the inventory reconciliation process.
Chemical Inventory Assistants will receive routine training on the hazards and safe use and handling of chemicals by attending safety meetings led by the Chemical Hygiene Officer and other EHS personnel. The job requires attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed standard operating procedures. Knowledge of chemistry and a basic understanding of the hazards associated with handling various types of chemicals is preferred.
This position will lead to deeper understanding of chemical knowledge regarding hazard classification segregation of incompatible chemicals and chemical inventory systems used in research. Assistants will have an opportunity to receive mentorship from EHS personnel with experience in academia and private industry and interact with graduate level researchers in research labs at UCSF while performing inventory updates. This position is ideal for someone with some college level chemistry with an interest in pursuing graduate school or a career in chemical industry industrial hygiene environmental health & safety or other related field.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $60100 - $90100 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF including total compensation please visit: degree in a science related field with some coursework in chemistry and related lab or equivalent combination of experience and education
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected status under state or federal law.
Department Description
UCSF is committed to protecting its workforce and the environment as we advance health worldwide. The UCSF Office of Environment Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy environment at UCSF for all faculty staff students patients and visitors. The primary focus of EH&S is on training of UCSF employees developing and implementing proper health and safety procedures promoting environmental stewardship environmental and personnel monitoring to verify effectiveness of its programs and ensuring regulatory compliance. EH&S provides expertise and resources to help the UCSF community maintain a safe workplace ensure safe work practices and preserve the environment.
About UCSF
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the worlds leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer neurodegenerative diseases aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism respect integrity diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education discovery and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
