Laboratory Safety Manager

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI in Chicago is seeking a Laboratory Safety Manager to oversee enterprise safety and emergency management policies, ensuring regulatory compliance across all laboratory operations. The role combines hands-on program management with training, auditing, and continuous process improvements.

You will lead safety policy development, advise on CAP/CLIA, NYS, OSHA, FDA, and DOT regulations, coordinate hazardous waste disposal, maintain SDS, and drive safety training and audits for all lab staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS-related role is desired.
• Experience working in CLIA/CAP laboratory is desired.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations for work environment and personnel.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise safety and emergency management policies.
• Develop, review, revise, and maintain laboratory safety policies.
• Advise staff and ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA, NYS, OSHA, FDA, and DOT safety regulations.
• Monitor chemicals and biohazardous materials per guidelines and coordinate hazardous waste disposal.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all labs and ensure up-to-date binders.
• Manage incident reporting and safety events.
• Establish PPE protocols and train staff on safety.
• Provide safety training and ensure annual quizzes/updates.
• Prepare for and participate in laboratory audits with Quality and Management teams.
• Write policies to meet lab safety codes and assess ergonomic risk.
• Lead safety committee discussions and training delivery.
• Lead assigned staff and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

PPE knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Environmental health

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

The Laboratory Safety Manager oversees enterprise safety and emergency management policies, ensures regulatory compliance across all laboratory operations, and champions a culture of safety among lab staff. This role combines hands‑on safety program management with training, auditing, and continuous process improvement responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Oversee enterprise safety and emergency management policies.
• Develop, review, revise, and maintain laboratory safety policies.
• Understand, advise staff, and ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA, NYS, OSHA, FDA, and DOT regulations with regard to safety.
• Monitor the use and disposal of chemicals and biohazardous materials from all lab areas per state and federal guidelines and coordinate with external vendors for hazardous waste disposal.
• Manage and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all labs and ensure all SDS binders are complete and up to date.
• Manage incident and event reporting for any safety incidents or events.
• Establish and enforce appropriate PPE protocols for laboratory staff.
• Provide training and ensure all lab staff have completed safety training and are current on their annual quizzes and/or updates to safety protocols.
• Ensure personnel have knowledge and training for how to respond to emergencies including but not limited fires, spills, exposures, and forces of nature.
• Ensure safety equipment is maintained according to requirements (eye wash, fire extinguishers, showers, first aid kits, etc.).
• Complete and document monthly safety audits to address issues within the laboratory.
• Conduct and oversee new‑hire laboratory safety training and annual fire safety training for content and completeness.
• Prepare for and participate in laboratory audits and meet with Quality and Management teams as needed.
• Write policies and procedures to meet safety code compliance for the lab.
• Assess ergonomic risk and provide solutions to lab and workstation ergonomics.
• Oversee accident investigation process and work with laboratory management to determine corrective/preventative actions in response to workplace injuries.
• Serve as chair of the safety committee. Facilitates safety discussions, contributing observations and listening to feedback.
• Prepare safety training material. Delivers safety training to team members.
• Lead and manage assigned staff.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS-related role is desired.
• Experience working in CLIA/CAP laboratory is desired.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations for work environment and personnel.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others to plan and carry out projects.
• Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction.
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
• Experience using hand tools and basic understanding of electrical systems
• Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods of time
• Remain in standing, walking, and bending position for extended periods of time

Chicago Pay Range: $85,000-$117,000

The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.