Also called: Chemical Hygiene Officer
Keeps labs safe from chemical, fire, and radiation hazards.
Inspects labs for unlabeled chemicals, tests fume hoods, collects hazardous waste, and teaches safety training to new researchers.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in chemistry or safety science; CHMM or CSP certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Chemistry, Occupational Safety.
Growing much faster than average (about 13% over 10 years). Follows BLS occupational health & safety specialists (approx).
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts training and tracks chemicals, but inspecting labs, testing hoods and handling waste stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-5011.
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