Lab Safety Leader

Company: 2350-The Chemours Company FC, LLC
Location: Newark
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Lab Safety Leader to join our growing team! This position will report directly to the Site Safety, Security, and Contract Administration Manager at our Newark, DE location.

The successful candidate has the opportunity to use their experience and skills to take us to the next level of safety performance and, we aspire to be nothing less than the best. The successful candidate will have a history of driving safety improvements, have well established networks, experience in working in an R&D setting, and will be expected to translate that knowledge to the execution of programs and initiatives that make a difference. The successful candidate will interact with many levels of the company - from site leadership to lab floor.The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative, conscientious individual who will bring a passion for people and safety to ensure that Chemours Environmental, Health, and Safety performance is a fundamental component of business success.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the Lab Process Safety Management program through reviews of hazard risk assessments, standard operating procedures, and participation in pre-safety start-up reviews.
  
• Collaborate with Research & Development teams to ensure the safe conduct of work activities and determine proper Personnel Protective Equipment and occupational hygiene controls.
  
• Oversee the Lab Safety Audit Program to ensure continuous improvement.
  
• Support efforts on the review and revision or development of new safety procedures.
  
• Assess and trend safety performance - analyze, communicate, and make recommendations for improvement.
  
• Coach and support research personnel with the right strategies and tools to implement the concept of psychological safety, including team and leadership coaching.
  
• Support site improvement initiatives including analysis of leading and lagging indicators of performance - sharing trends and driving continuous improvement and occupational injury and illness prevention.
  
• Support workplace medical surveillance programs for respiratory protection and hearing conservation through program reviews and field audits.
  
• Support the site's Radiation Safety Program through program reviews and field audits.
  
• Participate in all applicable corporate-wide safety networks - ensuring leveraging of best practices, sharing of learnings, and awareness of regulatory changes.
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in a chemistry, engineering, or related field.
    
  • 3 to 5 years of Laboratory experience.
    
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory hazard risk assessments and a history of implementing safety improvements.
    
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills (specifically in influence leadership).
    
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
    
  • Ability to foster productive, collaborative relationships at all levels of an organization.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, troubleshoot and problem solve.
    
  • Ability to influence through written and oral communications.
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    
    • Experience with toxic materials.
      
    • Experience leading process hazard reviews.
      
    • Experience leading incident investigations.
      
      
      Benefits:
      
      Competitive Compensation
      
      Comprehensive Benefits Packages
      
      401(k) Match
      
      Employee Stock Purchase Program
      
      Tuition Reimbursement
      
      Commuter Benefits
      
      Learning and Development Opportunities
      
      Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
      
      Company-paid Volunteer Days
      
      We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
      
      Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
      
      Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
      
      Chemours is an E-Verify employer
      
      Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
      
      Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
      
      In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
      
      Pay Range (in local currency):
      $93,184.00 - $145,600.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      25
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      8%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
      
      At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

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