Laboratory and Studio Safety Manager

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Laboratory and Studio Safety Manager (Safety Manager) for Science and Art departments acts as the primary point of contact for laboratory and studio safety, inventory, and coordination. The safety manager works closely with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (Director), departmental lab and studio technicians (Techs), affiliated Deans and the Director of the Danforth Museum Art School, and faculty to oversee safety trainings, inspections, and culture in all campus laboratories and studios. This includes the departments of Art, Design, & Art History, Biochemistry, Chemistry, & Food Science (BCFS), Biology, Environment, Society, and Sustainability (ESS), Fashion Design & Retailing, and Nutrition & Health Studies; the Danforth Museum Art School is also included. The Safety Manager also maintains a comprehensive, searchable inventory of all chemical and equipment assets that is accessible by the Director, Techs, and faculty.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Directly supervised by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No current direct reports. The position provides non-supervisory oversight and direction to technicians with respect to issues of compliance with local, state, and federally mandated safety regulations.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, develop, schedule, and implement annual safety trainings for lab and studio technicians, faculty, and students.
• Perform monthly inspections of all laboratory and studio spaces to ensure general safety and security, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper storage and use of chemicals and equipment, cleanliness/elimination of clutter in spaces, and handling of hazardous waste.
• Maintain an up-to-date, university-wide, searchable, accessible inventory of all non-food grade chemicals, infectious biological agents, and equipment with location and quantity data in collaboration with techs.
• Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, create and maintain safety signage with emergency contact numbers on all laboratory and studio spaces.
• Serve as primary liaison with Facilities and Capital Planning to ensure work orders are properly submitted and tracked in relation to laboratory areas of Campus. Ensure coordination of unique laboratory and studio space cleaning needs are met, serving as liaison with the Building Maintenance Supervisor of Custodial Operations.
• Update and maintain the chemical hygiene plan and biological safety plan to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as a secondary point of/backup contact for the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, with state regulators and inspectors in regards to laboratory, studio, chemical, and biological safety.
• Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, oversee the collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Manage the ordering and inventory of potentially hazardous chemicals and infectious biological agents and provide detailed reporting as necessary
• Train departmental technicians, faculty involved in laboratory and studio instruction, and students taking part in creative work and/or research in these spaces.
• Meet monthly with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Lead monthly group meetings with department chairs and program directors within their purview.
• Hold ad hoc meetings and communications with department faculty to ensure accurate inventory and sufficient safety trainings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Laboratory and Studio Safety Manager will work in an environment where PPE may be required to prevent exposure to the harmful effects of chemicals, gases, fumes, flammable and pathogenic materials, and dangerous equipment. May be required to enter mechanical rooms and regulated service-related spaces on Campus. They may occasionally work nights, weekends, or on holidays. They must have the ability to travel moderate distances across campus, stand for long periods of time, and lift loads of 25+ pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the sciences or arts where safety is of the utmost importance, and/or in an environmental, occupational health and safety.
• 3+ years of experience in laboratory safety.
• OSHA 10-hour training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in a discipline in the arts and/or sciences where safety is of paramount importance.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in laboratory safety.
• Experience with art studio safety.
• Experience managing personnel.
• Experience working in an institutional academic setting.
• OSHA 30-hour training course with related certifications.
• First aid and CPR training.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a union title of Staff Associate. The starting salary range is $87,500-93,000.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by November 13, 2026. However, applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

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