Chemical Safety Specialist
To ensure that all research and occupational health and safety initiatives at the University meet or exceed the standards of safety-related laws, and to minimize health and safety risks to the University as a whole. The Occupational Health and Safety Section provides education and training, operates committee reviews, prepares and supports notification documents to regulatory authorities, prepare manuals and guidelines, patrols, and investigates incidents.
Scope includes wide range of areas, including chemical substances, laboratory waste, biosafety, radiation, field work, and occupational safety and health. We also provide support for ethical review related to human subjects research.
This position, as Chemical Safety Specialist will provide guidance, advice, and conduct inspections related to the use and management of chemical materials and the management laboratory waste, etc.
In addition, have an important role in promoting safety and legal compliance in a wide range of research activities at the University while being involved in other health and safety tasks.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
- Provide guidance, advice, and inspections related to the use and management of chemical materials, and manage the chemical management system so that all research activities at the University comply with various laws and internal regulations pertaining to chemical safety.
- Develop and implement chemical safety programs, policies, and procedures in collaboration with university researchers and groups.
- Provide guidance and management to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines related to experimental wastes.
- Maintain and disseminate regulations, manuals, guidelines, training materials, etc.
- Liaison and coordination with government agencies and support for the preparation of authorization documents.
- Provide support for laboratory-related incident response (including after-hours).
- Develop and maintain laboratory-related incident response plans, such as chemical spills, gas leak, etc.
- Provide support for other operations conducted by the Occupational Health and Safety Section.
(Required)
- Experience in management of chemical substances
- Graduate of a technical college or university (in a field related to chemistry)
- Japanese at a business level and the ability to hold daily conversations in English
- Willingness to acquire qualifications required for the tasks.
- Able to work flexibly and communicate well with other staff members.
(Preferred)
- Working Environment Measurement Specialist, Certified with Hazardous Materials Engineer, Specially Controlled Industrial Waste Manager, etc.
- Experience in scientific research or working at a university or government agency.
- Experience in developing or improving administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
- Ability to take initiative with good skills in identifying problems and solving them.
Expected Annual Salary: 4,600,000 - 8,600,000 yen
*This amount represents the expected annual salary range for this position, which will be determined based on your experience and skills in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
Benefits:
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
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* Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to third-party administrators after a conditional offer of employment.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications. OIST Privacy Policy
- Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
- Prevention of Passive Smoking: No smoking indoors
- Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities (Information Disclosure – 10. Others – 6. OIST Rules for Concurrent Appointment).
- Further details about the University can be viewed on our website
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
Scheduled Working hours: 9:00 – 17:30
Rest period: 12:00 – 13:00
Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)
Holidays
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave
Annual Paid Holidays, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.