Chemical Inventory Specialist Jobs

Responsible for maintaining data quality for the enterprise chemical inventory management software including managing the integrity of chemical databases, and reviewing and reconciling chemical inventory data for rooms in multiple buildings throughout the university. Collect, analyze, and disseminate data for one or more business subject areas (e.g., laboratories, facilities). Provide support on various analyses and reporting services that include assisting users to understand the features of the chemical inventory system, identifying user requirements or bug reports, and presenting data in written reports, oral presentations, and graphical displays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and update chemical safety information in chemical inventory database.
• Provide data from chemical inventory database to support chemical hazard analysis by university committees and lab community.
• Ensure requirements are clear, concise and testable.
• Determine user feedback, needs, requirements, and bug reports and recommend ways to improve systems.
• Support the process of translating business needs into formal technical requirement deliverables and timelines.
• Manage reconciliation of lab and facilities room inventories.
• Communicate with users and administrators about how to efficiently and effectively use the chemical inventory system, by answering questions, interactively providing guidance, etc.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate user-friendliness of chemical inventory information technology systems operations.

• Research, develop and analyze metrics for projects and programs.

• Develop metric tracking systems for area to ensure that activities meet scope requirements
• Collaborate with software developers to standardize and systemize routine reports, dashboards, and metrics for users, managers and EH&S administrators.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or other scientific or engineering discipline and at least five years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of nine years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Advanced knowledge of and experience applying data analytics, data visualization and business intelligence principles
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications

• Demonstrated cross-functional project management experience
• Knowledge of relevant business sector
• Strong written, verbal and visual communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor

Technology Skills Required

Must be proficient in the use of technology and computers including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Must be proficient in database management.

Work is performed in an office setting, is a hybrid role, and will be required to work on campus in either Cambridge, Allston, or Boston 1-3 days per week. May occasionally be required to respond to urgent requests off hours.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.

• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.