Laboratory and Studio Safety Manager

Framingham State University•Framingham, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory and Studio Safety Manager serves as the primary point of contact for laboratory and studio safety, inventory, and coordination across Framingham State University’s Art, Design, & Art History; Biochemistry, Chemistry, & Food Science; Biology; Environment, Society, and Sustainability; Fashion Design & Retailing; and Nutrition & Health Studies departments, as well as the Danforth Museum Art School. The manager works with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, departmental technicians, affiliated deans, the Danforth Museum Art School Director, and faculty to oversee safety training, inspections, and safety practices. The position also maintains a comprehensive, searchable inventory of chemical and equipment assets accessible to the Director, technicians, and faculty. The position reports directly to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety and has no direct reports. It provides non-supervisory oversight and direction to technicians regarding compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations. The work environment may require personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, flammable or pathogenic materials, and dangerous equipment. The manager may need to enter mechanical rooms and regulated service areas on campus, and may occasionally work nights, weekends, or holidays. The role requires traveling moderate distances across campus, standing for extended periods, and lifting loads of 25 pounds or more. This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators bargaining unit, with the union title of Staff Associate. The starting salary range is $87,500–$93,000. Candidates must apply online with a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Materials are requested by November 13, 2026, for full consideration; applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Recommended finalists are subject to criminal history and sexual offender record checks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science- or arts-related field where safety is of utmost importance, and/or in environmental, occupational health and safety.
At least 3 years of experience in laboratory safety.
OSHA 10-hour training.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or above in an arts or science discipline where safety is of paramount importance.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in laboratory safety.
Experience with art studio safety.
Experience managing personnel.
Experience working in an institutional academic setting.
OSHA 30-hour training course with related certifications.
First aid and CPR training.

Responsibilities

Develop, schedule, and implement annual safety trainings for laboratory and studio technicians, faculty, and students under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
Perform monthly inspections of laboratory and studio spaces, checking general safety and security, PPE use, chemical and equipment storage and use, cleanliness and clutter, and hazardous-waste handling.
Maintain a university-wide, searchable, accessible inventory of non-food-grade chemicals, infectious biological agents, and equipment, including location and quantity data, in collaboration with technicians.
Create and maintain safety signage with emergency contact numbers for laboratory and studio spaces under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
Serve as the primary liaison with Facilities and Capital Planning to submit and track work orders related to campus laboratory areas.
Coordinate specialized cleaning needs for laboratory and studio spaces in liaison with the Building Maintenance Supervisor of Custodial Operations.
Update and maintain the chemical hygiene plan and biological safety plan to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Serve as a secondary or backup contact for the Director of Environmental Health and Safety with state regulators and inspectors regarding laboratory, studio, chemical, and biological safety.
Oversee the collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
Manage ordering and inventory of potentially hazardous chemicals and infectious biological agents, and provide detailed reporting as needed.
Train departmental technicians, faculty involved in laboratory and studio instruction, and students participating in creative work or research in these spaces.
Meet monthly with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
Lead monthly group meetings with department chairs and program directors within the manager’s purview.
Hold ad hoc meetings and communicate with department faculty to ensure accurate inventory and sufficient safety training.