Occupational Health Program Manager

Saint Louis University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University seeks an Occupational Health Program Manager to oversee the university's Occupational Health Program for laboratory and animal research staff. The role ensures compliance with health and safety accrediting bodies and reduces occupational injury risks.

You will lead policy development, data collection, and training in health surveillance, vaccinations, fit testing, and recordkeeping. Applicants should be a licensed RN or ANP with at least four years in occupational safety.

Qualifications

• RN or ANP credential with four+ years in occupational safety and health.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910/1926/1904/1960.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in safety-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, monitor, and audit the Occupational Health Program services for staff.
• Develop and evaluate policies for health protection and surveillance to meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Research leadership to integrate OHP input for lab/animal research workers.
• Maintain confidential records management system and data for continuous improvement.
• Provide training, health surveillance, vaccinations, fit testing, and injury/illness investigations.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

RN or ANP credential

Job description

## Occupational Health Program ManagerApply: SLU Saint Louis, MO: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 2026-10102**Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.**## **JOB SUMMARY** The Occupational Health Program Manager manages the provision of an efficient, high quality Occupational Health Program for Laboratory and Animal Research (OHP) service for University staff. This position ensures compliance with the responsibilities imposed by health and safety accrediting organizations. This position is also responsible for reducing the risk of cases of occupational injury/illness, and championing best practices in occupational health provision within the University. ## **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Plans, develops, coordinates, monitors, and audits the delivery of OHP services provided to the University; ensures high quality, customer satisfaction; promotes best practice in OHP based on research, evidence, and evaluation* Formulates, implements, and evaluates policies/strategies for health protection and surveillance of workers to meet regulatory requirements and to promote OHP participants’ health and wellbeing* Works in partnership with Research leadership and other appropriate professionals/agencies to provide expert guidance when OHP input is required; maintains good relationships to develop the understanding and involvement of the OHP in the support of laboratory and animal research workers* Develops processes for gathering data for continued improvement; communicates trends and advises on action plans to meet regulatory requirements* Responsible for the maintenance of a confidential records management system* Contributes to the provision of training, advice, health surveillance, vaccinations, respirator physicals/fit tests, sickness absence management, investigations of cases of occupational injury/illness, and other general OHP issues* Stays abreast of new and emerging guidance and regulations that govern OHP practice; resources for this include ACOEM (American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine), as well as the Eagleson Institute; uses evidence-based practice to guide interpretation of statutory requirements and advisory guidance to ensure the health protection of OHP participants* Assists in creating new services for OHP participants* Performs other duties as assigned ## **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Familiarity with OSHA regulations, to include 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1904, and 29 CFR 1960* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Strong skills with Microsoft Office software and utilization of information systems ## **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)* Four or more years of experience in occupational safety and health ## **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Previous experience in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, health physics, biology, or other safety related field* Previous experience in federal government **Function**Research SupportScheduled Weekly Hours:40Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.