Deputy Lab Manager

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University in Somerset, NJ seeks a Deputy Lab Manager to lead OSHA-based curricula development and high-quality training for construction and general industry safety. The role will oversee grant-funded initiatives and coordinate proposals, milestones, and compliance across regional sites.

The position requires leadership in program development, strong experience in safety management, and travel as needed to deliver workshops and trainings within the designated region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of construction or general industry safety experience.
• Must have qualifications to be an OTIEC Instructor.
• Experience obtaining or managing grant-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, research, develop, validate, and maintain OSHA-based curricula and materials.
• Facilitate in-person and remote training; travel region for workshops.
• Oversee lifecycle of grant-funded initiatives; manage proposals and reporting.
• Lead research, authorship, and publication of training materials and reports.

Skills

Construction safety management

General industry safety management

Grant management

OTIEC instructor qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Deputy Lab Manager

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

Department: SPH - PH Workforce Development

Employer: Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Location: Somerset, NJ (City: Somerset, State: NJ). Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS). Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS).

Position Type: Full Time, 37.50 hours per week (Standard Hours: 37.50). Contract: Staff - 12 month. Exempt (FLSA).

Salary: Minimum 82856.000, Mid-range 104816.000, Maximum 126775.000. The final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, grant funds, market benchmarks and internal equity.

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 address 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.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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 rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement