Senior Research Safety Manager
Senior Research Safety Manager
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Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) a top-tier Catholic research university where innovation meets purpose! UDRI is seeking a dynamic Senior Research Safety Manager to lead our safety programs and foster a proactive culture of safety across our research operations!
**Why Choose UDRI**
As a nationally recognized institution we offer an exceptional work environment where youll contribute to groundbreaking research while enjoying comprehensive benefits professional development opportunities and a collaborative community atmosphere. Join our team today!
This role is responsible for developing implementing and managing safety practices that ensure compliance with applicable regulations and support the safe execution of complex scientific and engineering work. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and hands-on leader with deep knowledge of research safety and DoD standards. They will contribute to continuous improvement efforts and foster a culture of safety innovation.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop implement and maintain safety policies programs systems procedures educational tools and data management necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and visitors.
Review experimental protocols and provide consultations in experimental design operating procedures and safe use of laboratory and shop equipment by evaluating the overall risk of the protocol or process.
Assist research team members with conducting job safety reviews and develop and implement effective safety plans.
Oversee and assist in identifying and mitigating high risk or high hazard situations involving hazardous materials or laboratory procedures. Apply specialized knowledge of OSHA DoD NFPA ANSI and other applicable federal state and local regulations to assist researchers in developing lab safety management plans and ensuring research areas meet applicable regulations and guidelines.
Investigate develop and provide specialized training and education to researchers regarding potential research hazards to prevent unsafe experimental conditions via technical guidance documents online classes and tutorials and other resource materials.
Review and support technical analysis of laboratory incidents and near misses. Perform incident investigations to identify root causes and work with researchers to identify controls and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Conduct independent compliance assurance reviews of environmental health and safety policies programs and procedures; and prepare accompanying safety evaluations management reports and other relevant documentation.
Provide subject matter expertise and information relating to specific research activities to compliance oversight committees.
Assist with safety audits and inspections regarding facilities safety equipment hazards (chemical biological etc.) and operations.
Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Facility Operations Security and Program Management to ensure alignment across functions.
Perform other related duties as needed.
Bachelors degree in a related field plus a minimum of six years of experience OR a masters degree in a related field plus a minimum of five years of experience
Five years of experience in laboratory or research safety management preferably within a DoD or federally funded environment
Strong working knowledge of safety standards
Experience supporting technical or research personnel in safe operations
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar credential
Strong working knowledge of OSHA NFPA ANSI and DoD safety standards
Experience drafting laboratory safety plans and procedures
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
