Minimum of five years demonstrated work experience in meeting
EHS requirements in a laboratory setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Employment experience within higher education
- Experience in hazardous material emergency planning
- Experience in laboratory process safety
- Master's degree in one of the fields listed above
- Background in laboratory research and environmental health and
safety compliance in research laboratories
Necessary Skills:
- Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape governing
laboratory operations (OSHA, RCRA, Massachusetts DEP, NFPA, and
related standards), with the ability to translate regulatory
requirements into practical, actionable guidance for lab
personnel
- Experience conducting laboratory inspections, hazard and risk
assessments, and tracking corrective actions to closure
- Ability to effectively negotiate and influence the safety
behavior of PIs and research, building credibility and trust
- Experience fostering a collaborative, non-punitive safety
culture across research groups with varying levels of safety
maturity
- Experience with laboratory safety data management and tracking
platforms
- Ability to coordinate across multiple internal stakeholders
such as Facilities, Department and College Safety Officers, ECOS,
and other OARS programs on cross-functional safety initiatives
- Experience responding to and participating in investigation of
laboratory incidents and emergencies, including coordination with
emergency responders
- Ability to assist with hazardous material emergencies and
post-event remediation
- Ability to operate instrumentation used to monitor personnel
chemical exposures and evaluate monitoring results
- Excellent time, organizational, and project management skills,
including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling multiple ongoing
projects to work independently and with the BSM team
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population and
foster a collaborative work environment
- Be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection and other
personal protective equipment
- Lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 500 lbs of materials using
rolling carts or drum carts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
1) Laboratory Safety Support and Inspections
Serve as the primary safety advisor for PIs, lab managers, and
research staff within assigned buildings. Conduct regular lab
inspections and building walkthroughs to identify hazards and
unsafe practices. Work collaboratively with lab personnel to
develop corrective action plans. Support labs through the General
Lab Inspection Program and related OARS inspection workflows,
including documentation of findings and follow-up. Advise on risk
assessments, hazard analysis, and appropriate PPE use. Support lab
design projects related to lab safety. Build and maintain working
relationships with DSOs, CSOs, College Directors, and PIs to ensure
safety concerns are understood and addressed collaboratively.
2) Hazardous Material and Waste Coordination
Support labs in understanding and maintaining compliance with
Maximum Available Quantities (MAQs) storage thresholds within
defined control areas, partnering with lab personnel and Facilities
to flag and resolve potential issues as they arise. Coordinate with
Northeastern's ECOS team on hazardous waste handoffs and
routing.
3) Building-Wide Emergency Planning and Response
Participate in the development and maintenance of Emergency Action
Plans (EAPs) for assigned buildings, in collaboration with other
Northeastern safety professionals such as Emergency Management, lab
supervisors and other stakeholders. Maintain awareness of
building-wide hazards, equipment, and ongoing research activities
to support emergency responders during incidents. Participate in a
rotating on-call emergency response team, incident investigations,
and help identify and implement corrective actions.
4) Program Development, Support, and Continuity
Contribute to the development of OARS projects and programs,
including writing guidance, leading working groups, and more, as
directed. Maintain up-to-date documentation of building
assignments, in-progress work, and key contacts to support team
continuity. Participate in OARS programs as they relate to assigned
buildings, supporting college and lab-level engagement. Assist with
start-up and decommissioning of laboratory operations. Serve as a
source of regulatory information for lab personnel and perform
other technical or administrative duties as directed. Pursue
ongoing professional development through conferences, training, and
certifications.
Position Type
Legal and Regulatory Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
110S
Expected Hiring Range:
$76,335.00 - $107,823.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Building-Safety-Manager-2_R143065
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