Safety Generalist

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 57,764 - 93,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a Safety Generalist to join the Deployed Safety Team. This role is key to ensuring a safe work environment, including compliance with environmental, safety, and health policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong communication skills. Responsibilities encompass acting as a liaison between management and safety programs, while working collaboratively to meet safety needs.

Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, engineering, occupational health & safety, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory or industrial facilities.
• Commitment to providing timely and effective customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the deployed safety team.
• Coordinate and monitor safety activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Ability to engage effectively with management

Knowledge of safety-related applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical science or engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Safety Generalist to join our Deployed Safety Team. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to our mission of ensuring a safe and compliant work environment within the Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital member of the Laboratory’s deployed safety team, acting as a two‑way communicator between Laboratory health, safety, and environmental programs and the deployed Division(s).
• Collaborate with line management, researchers, and workers to tailor the execution of safety programs and address area‑specific safety needs in deployed Divisions.
• Provide support in work planning activities and act as a local safety professional resource, offering practical implementation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Argonne’s environmental, safety, and health (ESH) policies, DOE orders, and OSHA regulations by offering coordination, guidance, and support.
• Conduct walkthroughs, reviews, and consultations of experimental/project plans, operating procedures, and job safety analyses with input from mentors and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate and monitor safety activities as part of a collaborative safety team.
• Contribute to the Directorate’s ESH/QA team in various functional roles, acting semi‑independently under the guidance of an experienced peer.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, engineering, occupational health & safety, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory, experimental, and/or industrial facilities and familiarity with supporting facility operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with scientists, support staff, and occasionally management.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, respecting and valuing varied perspectives.
• Ability to quickly learn and use safety‑related Argonne web applications and common productivity software.
• Commitment to acquiring technical expertise and understanding the operational and safety challenges within the deployed Division(s).
• Ability to recognize when additional specialist knowledge is needed and to involve relevant experts as necessary.
• Commitment to providing timely and effective customer service, including a willingness to engage directly at the customer work location.
• Ability to model and uphold Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Additional Qualifications

• Initiative toward certification in the ESH career field is encouraged.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development, particularly in acquiring competencies relevant to OSHA disciplines.

Compensation

The expected hiring range for this position is $57,764.00 - $93,600.00.

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT) ESH Multi‑Functional 1. Worker Type: Regular Time. Type: Full time.

Benefits

Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case‑by‑case basis. Positions may require obtaining a government access authorization; failure to obtain or maintain may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination.

Applicants may need to disclose participation in foreign government‑sponsored or affiliated activities, as defined by DOE Order 486.1A.