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Salary: USD 85,000 - 117,000 / annual
Tempus is a precision medicine platform that uses AI to connect real-world evidence and deliver actionable clinical insights to physicians. The Laboratory Safety Manager oversees enterprise safety and emergency management policies, ensures regulatory compliance across all laboratory operations, and builds a strong safety culture among lab staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, review, and maintain laboratory safety policies and procedures to meet CAP/CLIA, NYS, OSHA, FDA, and DOT regulatory requirements
- Monitor use and disposal of chemicals and biohazardous materials; coordinate with external vendors for hazardous waste disposal
- Manage and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all labs, ensuring binders are complete and current
- Establish and enforce PPE protocols for laboratory staff
- Conduct and oversee new-hire laboratory safety training and annual fire safety training
- Complete and document monthly safety audits to identify and address issues
- Manage incident and event reporting for safety incidents; oversee accident investigation and corrective/preventative actions
- Ensure safety equipment is maintained (eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, showers, first aid kits, etc.)
- Assess ergonomic risks and provide workstation solutions
- Serve as chair of the safety committee, facilitating discussions and gathering feedback
- Prepare and deliver safety training materials to team members
- Lead and manage assigned staff
- Participate in laboratory audits and coordinate with Quality and Management teams
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, chemistry, biology, or closely related scientific field
- At least 5 years of experience in an EHS-related role (desired)
- Experience working in CLIA/CAP laboratory (desired)
- Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations for work environment and personnel
- Prior supervisory experience (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Self-driven, works well in interdisciplinary teams with minimal direction
- Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to changing business needs
- Experience using hand tools and basic understanding of electrical systems
- Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate PPE
- Physical capability to lift 50 lbs and stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods
