Deputy Lab Manager

Rutgers University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 83,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation & holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences in Somerset, NJ seeks a Deputy Lab Manager for the Center for Public Health Workforce Development. The role develops safety curricula, oversees hands-on training including excavation, confined spaces, and scaffolding, and travels regionally to deliver high-quality programs.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least four years in construction or general industry safety, with OTIEC instructor qualifications and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four (4) years of construction or general industry safety management experience.
• Must qualify as OTIEC Instructor.
• Experience obtaining or managing grant-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high‑quality safety curricula and educational resources.
• Deliver in-person and remote trainings across the region.
• Oversee grant initiatives, track milestones, and report on outcomes.
• Contribute to research, writing, and dissemination of training materials.

Skills

Grant-funded projects management

OTIEC Instructor qualifications

Construction safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

Department SPH - PH Workforce Development

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

The Rutgers School of Public Health is seeking a Deputy Lab Manager for its Center for Public Health Workforce Development located in Somerset, NJ. The Deputy Lab Manager position is responsible for developing comprehensive safety and health curricula, managing hands‑on training for skilled safety training including excavation and trenching, confined space, scaffolding safety and rigging. This position will require travel to various locations throughout the region to deliver high‑quality training to participants along with research and strong writing skills demonstrated by accepted peer‑reviewed authorship and or co‑authorship.

Duties

• Responsible for designing, researching, developing, validating, and continuously maintaining high‑quality, evidence‑based occupational safety and health curricula, instructional materials, technical publications, and educational resources that meet OSHA standards, support grant‑funded initiatives, and addresses the evolving needs of construction, general industry, and emerging workplace hazards.
• Facilitates dynamic in‑person and, where applicable, remote training sessions. Travels throughout the designated region to deliver workshops, seminars, and technical training to diverse workforce populations.
• Actively oversees the lifecycle of grant‑funded initiatives, including the preparation of proposals, tracking of project milestones, and fulfillment of all grant‑related reporting requirements to ensure programmatic success and compliance.
• Conducts and leads research development, authorship, and review grant proposals, technical reports, peer‑reviewed publications, training materials, and other professional documents supporting occupational safety and health initiatives

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 25S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 82856.000

Mid Range Salary 104816.000

Maximum Salary 126775.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

37.50

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description

MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four (4) years of experience in construction safety management or general industry safety management experience, or other relevant experience required.
• Must have the necessary qualifications to be an OSHA Training Institute Education Center ( OTIEC ) Instructor.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining or managing grant‑funded projects and specialized expertise directly related to the program, research, or field of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of proven high‑level standards training OSHA authorized trainers and candidates in Construction and General Industry
• Practical application of OSHA standards within the Construction Industry and General Safety and health management experience overseeing construction or general industry projects,

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1938

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Somerset

State

NJ

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in resc