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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for chemical hygiene officer in the United States is $91,299.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a chemical hygiene plan to ensure a safe laboratory environment. They oversee compliance with safety regulations, conduct risk assessments, train employees on proper chemical handling, and respond to incidents involving hazardous materials. The CHO works closely with lab personnel and regulatory agencies to minimize exposure risks and promote best practices in chemical safety.

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Infographic showing various Chemical Hygiene Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,299 per year, or $43.9 per hour.

Chemical Hygiene Officer

Yorktown Central School Dist

Yorktown Heights, NY

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Chemical Hygiene Officer

Two Year Appointment: 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 School Years
Stipend: $1,000

THE ROLE OF THE CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER from the NYS School Science Chemical Management Guidance Manual. 

Every school in New York State should have a designated chemical hygiene officer responsible for the chemical management of school science labs. It is vital that the chemical hygiene officer has proper training in accordance with OSHA Laboratory Standard 29CFR 1910.1450. While it cannot be assumed that the person designated to be the school's chemical hygiene officer has a background in chemistry or in chemical health & safety, adequate training should be provided. 

The chemical hygiene officer has the responsibility to conduct and manage a chemical inventory, evaluate chemicals for proper storage and labeling, deem what is appropriate in quantity and what is excess, and know how to dispose of waste chemicals. There are also safety considerations when reviewing chemical inventory such as, what chemicals are potentially explosive or reactive, are there known carcinogens, pharmaceuticals, broken or leaking containers. 

DUTIES OF A CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER 

  1. Work with administrators and other employees to develop and implement appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices;
  2. Monitor procurement, use and disposal of chemicals used in the lab;
  3. Review all P.O.s that include chemical reagents;
  4. Review all lab procedures, including all new procedures to be introduced;
  5. Ensure that staff training and facilities are adequate for materials ordered;
  6. Ensure all MSDS forms are available and current;
  7. See that appropriate audits are maintained;
  8. Help building safety chairperson, principals and department chairs to develop precautions and adequate facilities;
  9. Know the current legal requirements concerning regulated substances;
  10. Seek ways to improve the chemical hygiene plan;
  11. Ensure that workers know and follow the chemical hygiene rules;
  12. Provide adequate training for all workers regarding safety, chemical hygiene and chemical hazards;
  13. Determine the appropriate protective equipment required and ensure that it is available and in good working order;
  14. Provide regular, formal, chemical hygiene and housekeeping inspections:
    1. Stockrooms and storerooms
    2. Lab ventilation
    3. Sinks and clean up areas
  15. Regularly inspect all safety and emergency equipment to ensure it is in good working order:
    1. Fume hoods
    2. Fire equipment
    3. Eye stations and deluge showers
    4. Protective apparel
  16. Maintain records:
    1. Training
    2. Inspections
    3. Medical
    4. Inventory
    5. Accidents and spills 

REVISED: 8/4/2026  (HR Department)

The Yorktown Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.  



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