Senior Manager, Health Safety and Environment

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Evanston, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR1353
** Job Description
** We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Health, Safety, & Environment at UL Research Institutes, based in our Evanston, IL office.

The Senior Manager, Health, Safety, & Environment oversees the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive health and safety programs designed to create a safe and compliant research environment. This role ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and institutional safety regulations while promoting a culture of proactive risk management and employee well-being. The position relies on extensive expertise in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental health to identify, evaluate, and reduce workplace hazards within research operations.
** UL Research Institutes:
** At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.
** What you’ll learn and achieve:
** As the Senior Manager, Health, Safety, & Environment you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:
* Develop, implement, and oversee safety and industrial hygiene programs customized for laboratory and research environments.
* Perform hazard and risk evaluations to identify potential exposures and suggest corrective measures.
* Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, NIH, and institutional safety and environmental standards.
* Lead and document incident investigations to ensure the completion of corrective and preventive actions.
* Conduct regular lab and facility inspections to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
* Review and approve laboratory safety plans, risk assessments, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
* Provide expert consultation and training to staff and researchers on chemical hygiene, biosafety, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Develop and maintain health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols and documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
* Work with research and operational teams to promote safety awareness and best practices.
* Mentor and guide junior safety personnel in technical and professional development.
* Stay up-to-date on emerging research safety trends, technologies, and regulatory changes, and implement best practices across your operations.
* May lead and/or actively participate in departmental or cross-functional initiatives.
** What you’ll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement:
** We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.
* ** People**:
Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
* ** Interesting work**:
Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
* ** Grow and achieve**:
We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
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