Tempus AI
Laboratory Safety Manager
Chicago
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About the role
- Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, revise, and maintain laboratory safety policies.
- 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.
- Complete and document monthly safety audits to address issues within the laboratory.
- Prepare safety training material. Delivers safety training to team members.
- Lead and manage assigned staff.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to work independently as well as with others to plan and carry out projects.
- Experience using hand tools and basic understanding of electrical systems
- Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate personal
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods of time
- Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- 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
- protective equipment (PPE)
Nice to have
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
Compensation
- $85,000-$117,000
- The expected salary range may vary for other locations.
- Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.
- Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
- Provide training and ensure all lab staff have completed safety training and are current on their annual quizzes and/or updates to safety protocols.
- Conduct and oversee new-hire laboratory safety training and annual fire safety training for content and completeness.
Benefits
- Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
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