I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University (GW) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment within all GW facilities. GW maintains compliance with applicable standards, laws and regulations with the collaboration between and expertise of everyone within the GW community.
Reporting to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with daily coordination and support to the Office of Research Safety (ORS) and Office of the Vice Provost for Research, and the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC). The Chemical Safety Officer (CSO) will be responsible for ensuring that: all GW laboratory/research spaces and animal care facilities are safe from hazards and functioning in accordance with GW’s Chemical Hygiene Plan and safety policy; and the institution is compliant with all relevant health and safety regulations, rules, requirements, and standards. The incumbent will achieve this through: routine inspections of all GW laboratory/research spaces and animal care facilities; abatement of identified hazards; review and maintenance of GW’s Chemical Hygiene Plan; training of the GW research community and support personnel; and notice to appropriate institutional leadership regarding changes in all relevant regulations, rules, requirements, and standards, as well as associated risks and related needs. Specifically, the position will perform the following duties in this role:
Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring Range
$34.61 - $57.04GW Staff Approach to Pay
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department:
Division of Safety and OperationFamily
Safety and FacilitiesSub-Family
Safety and Emergency ResponseStream
Individual ContributorLevel
Level 3Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-TimeHours Per Week:
40Work Schedule:
Work Schedule (include hours)Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm plus nights and evenings as neededWill this job require the employee to work on site?
YesEmployee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)Telework:
NoRequired Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
NoPosting Number:
S013265Job Open Date:
08/23/2024Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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