Laboratory Safety & Compliance Lead

Universities of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Universities of Wisconsin in Milwaukee seeks a Laboratory Safety Program Manager to act as Chemical Hygiene Officer, collaborating with instructional, research, and facilities personnel to drive laboratory safety programs and compliance.

The role develops CHPs, conducts safety training, performs hazard assessments, and leads incident response and safety audits to continually improve safety culture across laboratories and shops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, environmental health and safety (EHS), or industrial hygiene discipline or a related field an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position
• Minimum 2 years of research safety experience
• Experience providing education and training for laboratory staff in chemical or research safety and proper laboratory practices
• Detailed knowledge of federal and state health and safety regulations and codes relating to laboratories
• Experience in conducting inspections or investigations
• Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver license or equivalent and willingness to drive on state business
• Experience providing education and training for laboratory staff in chemical or research safety and proper laboratory practices
• Experience in conducting inspections or investigations

Responsibilities

• Provides expert knowledge and guidance to internal and external stakeholders including leadership in biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, and OSHA areas
• Accurately documents violations and regulation changes and communicates findings to authorities
• Reviews industry updates and directs the development of safety communications and related staff
• Manages the logistics of a safety program and ensures implementation and operational success
• Leads day-to-day activities of a health and safety work unit

Skills

Laboratory safety

Training

Hazard assessment

Compliance knowledge

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Master’s degree in chemistry/biology/engineering or related field

Job description

Universities of Wisconsin in Milwaukee seeks a Laboratory Safety Program Manager to act as Chemical Hygiene Officer, collaborating with instructional, research, and facilities personnel to drive laboratory safety programs and compliance.

The role develops CHPs, conducts safety training, performs hazard assessments, and leads incident response and safety audits to continually improve safety culture across laboratories and shops.