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Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), a top-tier Catholic research university where innovation meets purpose! UDRI is seeking a dynamic Senior Research Safety Manager to lead our safety programs and foster a proactive culture of safety across our research operations!

**Why Choose UDRI?**
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This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety practices that ensure compliance with applicable regulations and support the safe execution of complex scientific and engineering work. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and hands-on leader with deep knowledge of research safety and DoD standards. They will contribute to continuous improvement efforts and foster a culture of safety innovation.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, programs, systems, procedures, educational tools and data management necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and visitors.
• Review experimental protocols and provide consultations in experimental design, operating procedures, and safe use of laboratory and shop equipment by evaluating the overall risk of the protocol or process.
• Assist research team members with conducting job safety reviews and develop and implement effective safety plans.
• Oversee and assist in identifying and mitigating high risk or high hazard situations involving hazardous materials or laboratory procedures. Apply specialized knowledge of OSHA, DoD, NFPA, ANSI, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations to assist researchers in developing lab safety management plans and ensuring research areas meet applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Investigate, develop, and provide specialized training and education to researchers regarding potential research hazards to prevent unsafe experimental conditions via technical guidance documents, online classes and tutorials, and other resource materials.
• Review and support technical analysis of laboratory incidents and near misses. Perform incident investigations to identify root causes and work with researchers to identify controls and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct independent compliance assurance reviews of environmental, health, and safety policies, programs and procedures; and prepare accompanying safety evaluations, management reports, and other relevant documentation.
• Provide subject matter expertise and information relating to specific research activities to compliance oversight committees.
• Assist with safety audits and inspections regarding facilities, safety equipment, hazards (chemical, biological, etc.) and operations.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Facility Operations, Security, and Program Management to ensure alignment across functions.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of six years of experience OR a master’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of five years of experience
· Five years of experience in laboratory or research safety management, preferably within a DoD or federally funded environment
· Strong working knowledge of safety standards
· Experience supporting technical or research personnel in safe operations
· Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
· Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

· Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar credential
· Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI and DoD safety standards
· Experience drafting laboratory safety plans and procedures

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.