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Rachel Layman

Laboratory safety manager
Rachel Layman
ralayman@vt.edu

Area of work

Rachel provides lab safety and compliance support and resources to research faculty and graduate students in the departments of mining and minerals engineering and chemical engineering.

Professional experience

  • 2022-23: Independent EHS consultant
  • 2020-22: Sr. EHS manager, Collins Aerospace, Union, West Virginia, and Uniontown, Ohio
  • 2013-20: University chemical hygiene officer, Virginia Tech
  • 1991-2013: Environmental, health and safety professional (manufacturing, research and development, and environmental consulting firms)

Education