Lab Safety Program Manager — Research Compliance & Training

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a Manager of University Laboratory Safety to lead chemical hazard documentation and health-safety training for faculty, staff and students. The role designs SOPs with principal investigators to align with lab operations and safety standards.

You will inspect labs, coordinate remediation of high-hazard spaces, and respond to after-hours emergencies while ensuring compliance with federal and institutional requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 10 years of lab safety or related experience; OR associate's degree and 8 years; OR bachelor's degree and 6 years; OR master's degree and 4 years.
• Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer or Laboratory Safety Officer; OR ability to become certified within two years.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license; 19+ years old; pass post-offer drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of written materials addressing chemical hazards and health effects.
• Oversee and conduct training for faculty, staff and students.
• Develop SOPs for PI spaces ensuring compliance with lab operations.
• Identify lab safety gaps and coordinate remediation for high-hazard labs.
• Perform lab inspections and audits; respond to emergencies after hours.
• Assist in coordinating regulatory compliance programs.

Skills

Safety training

Training & instruction

Communication skills

SOP development

Hazard identification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Alabama seeks a Manager of University Laboratory Safety to lead chemical hazard documentation and health-safety training for faculty, staff and students. The role designs SOPs with principal investigators to align with lab operations and safety standards.

You will inspect labs, coordinate remediation of high-hazard spaces, and respond to after-hours emergencies while ensuring compliance with federal and institutional requirements.