Laboratory Safety Manager at Harrisburg University – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

General Role Description:

Responsible for overseeing environmental health and safety compliance and laboratory operations across science and manufacturing facilities. This role includes the development and implementation of safety protocols, coordination of laboratory training, management of chemical and equipment inventories, and supervision of waste disposal practices. The position supports faculty, staff, and students by ensuring laboratories are well-maintained, properly supplied, and operating in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. It also involves leading cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in laboratory environments.

Key Role Accountabilities

• Ensure laboratory compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations at the local, state, and federal levels across science and manufacturing spaces.
• Manage, implement, and continually improve laboratory safety processes, policies, and programs.
• Chair the University Safety Committee, leading a cross-functional team to promote a culture of safety.
• Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including incident and near miss rates, waste amounts, safety violations, training sessions conducted, and training completion rates.
• Oversee and maintain a detailed inventory of chemicals, PPE, laboratory supplies, and equipment.
• Lead procurement processes, including price negotiation and vendor management, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of necessary supplies, equipment, and/or service
• Develop and implement quality assurance programs related to the calibration, maintenance, and operation of laboratory equipment; create SOPs for routine maintenance tasks.
• Organize, schedule, and manage laboratory instrument maintenance contracts, warranties, and service/repair records.
• Evaluate laboratory equipment usage daily, weekly, and monthly to verify proper functioning and ensure timely maintenance.
• Supervise chemical and biohazardous waste management programs, including reviewing and updating waste policies to promote safe, compliant, and efficient disposal practices.
• Oversee laboratory safety training programs for students, faculty, and staff, including updating and improving training content regularly.

Requirements of All Associates

• Applies best efforts and full capability each day to the work assigned by own manager.
• Advises manager when:
• An assignment is not understood.
• An assignment conflicts with knowledge of the circumstances, current skills or available time/resources.
• Obstacles to completing the assignment exist or are likely to occur.
• Opportunities to better complete or improve the assignment exist or may occur.
• Understands and demonstrates our cultural expectations.

Minimum Role Requirements

B.S. or B.A. in biology, chemistry, materials, natural science, or similar degree with the appropriate training. Candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills. Experience with preparing chemical solutions, hazardous waste management, chemical and supply inventory management, laboratory safety, and scientific equipment operation and maintenance required.