Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environment

Job Description

Job Description

Lucas James Talent Partners is recruiting on behalf of UL Research Institutes. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Health, Safety, & Environment at UL Standards & Engagement, 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 Standards & Engagement :

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards 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 Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge 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.

What makes you a great fit :

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes :

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include :

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

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