Laboratory Safety Program Lead (Chemical Hygiene)

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

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking a Laboratory Safety Program Manager to lead chemical safety programs across instructional, research, and shop environments. You will serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer, develop and oversee CHPs, SOPs, and training, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

This role collaborates with facilities staff to promote safe laboratory operations. Responsibilities include hazard assessments, safety committee support, incident investigations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, environmental health and safety (EHS), or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of research (chemical, biological, radiological) safety experience.
• Experience providing education and training for laboratory staff in chemical/research safety and SOPs.
• Detailed knowledge of federal and state health and safety regulations and codes relating to laboratories.
• Experience in conducting inspections or investigations.
• Experience with report writing or prescribing hazard mitigation techniques and controls.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver license and be able to drive on state business.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Chemical Hygiene Officer and supports CHP/SOP development.
• Assists departments to establish and maintain safety committees and training programs.
• Develops, designs, and presents laboratory safety training for faculty, staff, students, TAs, and lab personnel.
• Provides written hazard assessments and recommends controls for laboratories and shops.
• Independently interprets rules and creates written programs for compliance; prepares data for audits.
• Assists in incident response and investigation of chemical incidents and near-misses.
• Collaborates with safety professionals; tracks program metrics and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab safety experience

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Inspections & investigations

Hazard controls

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/EHS or related field

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

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking a Laboratory Safety Program Manager to lead chemical safety programs across instructional, research, and shop environments. You will serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer, develop and oversee CHPs, SOPs, and training, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

This role collaborates with facilities staff to promote safe laboratory operations. Responsibilities include hazard assessments, safety committee support, incident investigations,