Deputy Lab Manager: Occupational Safety & Training Lead

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

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.