Laboratory Safety Manager

Tempus AI•Chicago, IL

12d•$85,000 - $117,000

About The Position

The Laboratory Safety Manager oversees enterprise safety and emergency management policies, ensures regulatory compliance across all laboratory operations, and champions a culture of safety among lab staff. This role combines hands-on safety program management with training, auditing, and continuous process improvement responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field.
At least 5 years of experience in an EHS-related role is desired.
Experience working in CLIA/CAP laboratory is desired.
Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations for work environment and personnel.
Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently as well as with others to plan and carry out projects.
Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction.
Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
Experience using hand tools and basic understanding of electrical systems
Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods of time
Remain in standing, walking, and bending position for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Oversee enterprise safety and emergency management policies.
Develop, review, revise, and maintain laboratory safety policies.
Understand, advise staff, and ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA, NYS, OSHA, FDA, and DOT regulations with regard to safety.
Monitor the use and disposal of chemicals and biohazardous materials from all lab areas per state and federal guidelines and coordinate with external vendors for hazardous waste disposal.
Manage and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all labs and ensure all SDS binders are complete and up to date.
Manage incident and event reporting for any safety incidents or events.
Establish and enforce appropriate PPE protocols for laboratory staff.
Provide training and ensure all lab staff have completed safety training and are current on their annual quizzes and/or updates to safety protocols.
Ensure personnel have knowledge and training for how to respond to emergencies including but not fires, spills, exposures, and forces of nature.
Ensure safety equipment is maintained according to requirements (eye wash, fire extinguishers, showers, first aid kits, etc.).
Complete and document monthly safety audits to address issues within the laboratory.
Conduct and oversee new-hire laboratory safety training and annual fire safety training for content and completeness.
Prepare for and participate in laboratory audits and meet with Quality and Management teams as needed.
Write policies and procedures to meet safety code compliance for the lab.
Assess ergonomic risk and provide solutions to lab and workstation ergonomics.
Oversee accident investigation process and work with laboratory management to determine corrective/preventative actions in response to workplace injuries.
Serve as chair of the safety committee. Facilitates safety discussions, contributing observations and listening to feedback.
Prepare safety training material. Delivers safety training to team members.
Lead and manage assigned staff.
Additional job duties as assigned.