Laboratory Safety and Regulatory Compliance Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Chemical Regulatory Compliance

• Keeps up to date with Philippine chemical regulations and requirements of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) through regular training, seminars, and workshops
• Accomplishes, processes, transacts, and submits all necessary documents needed for PNP and PDEA chemical license applications and renewal
• Coordinates with the University Pollution Control Officer regarding regulatory compliance of DENR-EMB-regulated chemicals (Priority Chemical List and Chemical Control Order) and hazardous waste management protocols
• Monitors compliance of different University departments and offices with chemical regulatory requirements set by DENR-EMB, PNP and PDEA
• Allocates specific amounts of regulated chemicals to specific departments and offices based on their needs, purpose, and activities
• Guides departments and offices on the processes and requirements related to acquisition, storage, usage, and disposal of chemicals
• Keeps track and maintains a database of chemicals under the care of departments and offices
• Handles and addresses chemical regulatory concerns from different stakeholders
• Ensures the implementation of a centralized purchasing and payment protocol for government regulated chemicals in collaboration with the Central Purchasing Office and Central Accounting Office for easy monitoring
• Ensures that the University is compliant with all chemical regulatory requirements in order to safeguard all signatories of the institution from possible violations and consequences
• Ensures that all necessary safety and security requirements needed for proper compliance with the licenses are fulfilled

II. Education Campaign

• Assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of chemical regulatory training for SOSE faculty, staff and researchers
• Prepares materials and equipment and invites resource speakers
• Coordinate with various parties regarding logistics, communication, scheduling, and other requirements related to the regulatory training
• Updates SOSE stakeholders on developments in the chemical regulations through various communication channels

III. Fiscal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares budget for chemical license renewals, certificates, fines, processing, and other matters connected with various regulatory agencies
• Handles payment of fees associated with chemical regulatory document processing

IV. Documentation

• Maintains documentation for regulated chemicals, and chemical regulatory documents
• Prepares reports for SOSE departments, and the SOSE Dean's Office regarding the status of regulated chemicals
• Updates and maintains a complete and accurate inventory of regulated chemicals
• Declares and tracks the movement of regulated chemicals from purchase to distribution, storage, usage, and eventual disposal
• Prepares and submits in a timely fashion semi-annual reports to the PNP and PDEA

V. Performs other work-related tasks as required by the immediate supervisor and authorized representative

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Philippine Chemical Regulations: Familiar with the regulations and guidelines including chemical licensing procedures
• Technical Savvy: Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications and other related IT tools essential for reports, data analysis, and documentation
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders
• Basic Accounting Knowledge: Capable of handling basic accounting tasks, including budgeting, payment processing, and fee management related to chemical compliance
• Records-Keeping and Time Management: Maintains accurate records and manages time efficiently to meet deadlines and ensure regulatory compliance
• Analytical Thinking: Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in tasks related to chemical regulation and safety
• Problem and Solution Planning Skills: Identifies potential issues in advance and develops action plans or solutions to address them
• Openness: Open to acquiring new knowledge and undergoing training to keep up with evolving chemical regulations and safety standards
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works well within a team, contributing to collaborative efforts and supporting colleagues in achieving regulatory compliance and safety objectives
• Interpersonal Skills: Displays strong interpersonal skills, particularly in liaising with government agencies and other stakeholders for regulatory compliance and safety matters
• Task Efficiency: Completes assigned tasks efficiently, ensuring that all responsibilities related to chemical compliance and safety are handled with diligence
• Physical Fitness: Physically fit to travel to government agencies and perform chemical audits and inspections as required by the position

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of any 4-year science degree, preferably BS Chemistry, BS Chemical Technician, BS Chemical Engineering, BS Pharmacy and with corresponding PRC license, or equivalent.
• A graduate degree and government certification related to the position would be an advantage but not required
• At least 3 years working experience related to chemical laboratories, chemical and hazardous waste management, and Philippine government chemical regulations
• Additional experience in laboratory, university, or industrial setting related to the position is preferred but not required
• Exposure to international chemical regulations is an advantage but not required

Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo) is one of the leading universities in the Philippines. More than 150 years in existence, Ateneo has grown into a major Jesuit institution. Officially it became a university in 1959. It offers over 100 academic degree programmes. Ateneo offers Basic Education (Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School). In addition, Higher Education (College, Graduate, Continuing Education) is made up of nine schools (Education and Learning Design, Government, Graduate School of Business, Humanities, Management, Science and Engineering, and Social Sciences) located in 3 campuses in Quezon City, Makati City and Pasig City. It has an array of research centres, 11 of which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. In addition to a European Studies Programme, it has a Centre for Asian Studies that fosters comparative research on East and Southeast Asia. Ateneo has 207 partnerships with universities around the world (82 in Europe, 87 in Asia, 11 in Australia and New Zealand, and 27 in North and South America) and is a member of the ASEAN Universities Network and 3 other international university networks. Ateneo's Rizal Library is the most advanced in the Philippines with over 307,000 titles in its collection and online access to most major academic journals.