Chemical Reactivity Hazard Analysis Leader (Life Science Process Safety Center Of Excellence)

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Your Role:

The LS Global EHS team is comprised of regional EHS leaders dedicated to business level implementation of corporate EHS governance programs. As part of this extended team, you will support the Life Science Process Safety Center of Excellence by developing our business's Chemical Reactivity and Hazard Evaluation implementation program. As the Chemical Reactivity and Hazard Evaluation Leader (Life Science Process Safety Center of Excellence), you will be responsible for developing a global program and providing guidance and direction to both business leadership and operation sites.

Key Tasks include:

• Develop and deliver internal business level training programs for the following based on corporate standards and site needs:
• Chemical Hazard Evaluation principles
• Material and process specific safe handling principles
• Hazards of Materials information development in the product development and project processes
• Serve as subject matter expert and individual contributor to:
• Participate in incident investigations as requested.
• Propose standardized screening and testing methodologies.
• Prepare business plan and propose investments to support chemical reactivity hazard evaluation development needs through the Life Science business.
• Develop relationships with 3rd party vendors capable of supporting evaluation tasks when they cannot be completed internally.
• Lead development of best practices for chemical handling for specific materials with significant hazards.
• Collaborate with various leaders (process development, EHS, operations, etc.) to propose and deliver training to promote knowledge of chemical reactivity and hazard evaluation requirements and techniques.
• Lead Chemical Reactivity and Hazard Evaluation Community of Practice.
• Collaborate with Quantitative Consequence Analysis leader to understand process safety information needed for evaluations.

This position offers flexible work arrangements, allowing for hybrid or onsite options. Preferred locations include St. Louis, MO; Burlington or Bedford, MA; and Madison or Verona, WI.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a leader in Chemical Reactivity to develop business-wide chemical reactivity safety information development program and training program for sites handing hazardous materials. An ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and demonstrated leadership in developing Chemical Reactivity process safety information practices through past career roles. The candidate should be stakeholder and safety-focused with a desire to engage existing teams, promote best practices, and increase overall knowledge of chemical reactivity principles within the Life Science business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in Chemistry is required, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing chemical reactivity testing and program development, resulting in at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• For candidates with a Master's or Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in Chemistry is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with DSC, ARC, RSD, Automated Lab Reactor, and Physical material testing (friction, burn, etc.)
• Experience with process development and technical transfer from laboratory to kilo lab and commercial scale.
• Experience working with cross functional team to use process safety information in experiment/process design.
• Demonstrated history of delivering technical and awareness training on chemical reactivity hazard related topics.
• Ability to don standard plant PPE (head, eye, body, arm, hand, and foot protection)
• Ability to enter electrically classified areas if needed

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed for site support and program development (anticipated

Pay Range for this position: $103,200 - $154,800.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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