Lead Campus Biosafety & Research Safety

California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

San José State University seeks an Associate Director of Academic & Research Safety to lead and continuously improve EH&S programs across campus laboratories and instructional settings. The role oversees biosafety, chemical hygiene, and hazardous materials management, and partners with faculty and regulators to strengthen safety culture.

You will supervise professional staff, develop training, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements while aligning with institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Biological Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or related field.
• Five years of professional experience managing EH&S programs in a large, complex organization.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred (EH&S, Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology or related field).
• CIH/REHS/CSP certification or equivalent supervisory experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead EH&S programs for academic and research operations including lab safety, chemical hygiene, biosafety, and hazardous materials management.
• Serve as Campus Biosafety Officer and oversee campus biosafety program administration.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and training; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee Biological Use Authorization processes and guidance on regulated materials.
• Chair or support Institutional Biosafety Committee and related safety committees.
• Direct laboratory inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and IH reviews; identify root causes and recommend reductions.
• Collaborate with faculty, investigators, and departments to identify hazards and implement risk controls.
• Manage lab registrations, biosafety cabinet certification tracking, hazardous waste review, and safety consultations for renovations.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, CDC, NIH, EPA, DOT, IATA, and other regulatory requirements; coordinate incident responses.
• Supervise assigned staff; set performance expectations and contribute to strategic planning and emergency readiness.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Biosafety

Hazardous materials management

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Training delivery

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Facilities / inspection oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field

Master’s degree or PhD in EH&S or related field

Job description

San José State University seeks an Associate Director of Academic & Research Safety to lead and continuously improve EH&S programs across campus laboratories and instructional settings. The role oversees biosafety, chemical hygiene, and hazardous materials management, and partners with faculty and regulators to strengthen safety culture.

You will supervise professional staff, develop training, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements while aligning with institutional