Northeastern University
Executive Director - Global Laboratory Safety & Infrastructure
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Executive Director - Global Laboratory Safety & Infrastructure
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director for Global Laboratory Safety and Infrastructure leads a team that promotes and ensures safety, compliance, and risk mitigation across the university's global laboratory environments, and ensures that lab construction, renovation, and fit-out provides safe and appropriate space for research and teaching. This position is responsible for unifying, developing, and implementing comprehensive safety programs, ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory requirements, and promoting best practices in laboratory safety for operations and design. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with local leaders, Office of General Council, Internal Audit, Planning Real Estate and Facilities (PREF), Faculty, Academic Safety Officers, Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety teams (ECOS), and other key stakeholders to create and maintain a safe, well-regulated, and sustainable research and teaching environment across Northeastern's global network.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Strong knowledge of safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NIH, NSF, CDC, IBC, and other relevant guidelines).
Proficiency in developing and managing research safety programs in a university or research-intensive environment, including risk assessment, laboratory safety audits, and incident response.
Direct experience with design and build-out of laboratory spaces, including safety engineering, commissioning, and maintenance.
Competency reviewing complex research protocols and environments. Familiar with safety processes for hazardous chemicals, biologicals, toxic gases, and radiation.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, researchers, and senior administrators in a complex organizational setting.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the leadership ability to drive cultural change around safety and compliance.
Knowledge and skills required for this position are often obtained through an advanced degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Health and Safety, Research Administration, Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline plus at least 10 years of progressive experience in laboratory safety, environmental compliance, or a related leadership role. International or multi-jurisdiction experience.
KEY RESPONSIILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
1) Compliance and safety
Develop and execute a global comprehensive laboratory safety compliance framework and program to ensure the well-being of faculty, staff, and students.
In collaboration with PREF, design and implement laboratory construction standards, commissioning protocols, and preventive maintenance plans to create and maintain safe laboratory spaces.
Establish and maintain policies and procedures that account for local regulations concerning laboratory safety, including emergency response plans and protocols.
Lead a global safety team charged with implementing the safety program, including auditing and inspections of laboratories.
Provide strategic, university-wide guidance on emerging risks, safety trends, and policy updates.
Take the lead in incident response efforts involving laboratory safety and participate in other incident responses.
Investigate safety compliance violations and address root causes to mitigate future risk; be on-call outside of regular business hours to assist with the response to laboratory incidents.
2) Collaboration and Engagement
Work with faculty, staff, and research teams on all campuses to ensure laboratory safety is embedded in all phases of research planning and execution. Provide consultation, including protocol review, on hazardous research processes.
Coordinate with PREF, Campus Deans, Academic Safety Officers and the ECOS team to create a comprehensive safety approach to construction and operation of labs with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Establish safety advisory committees as needed, by campus, to meet safety and compliance requirements.
Work with PIs and researchers across all campuses to include review of hazardous research processes; collaborate with colleges and departments to ensure research spaces are maintained to support safe and effective research activities.
3) Training, Education, and Culture of Safety
Lead a team in the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs for faculty, researchers, and staff on laboratory safety, hazard communication, emergency preparedness, and compliance requirements, tailored by location.
Promote a culture of accountability and transparency regarding health and safety practices through awareness campaigns, workshops, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Ensure that all training programs align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices as appropriate.
4) Resource Management and Staffing
Ensure that relevant resources and positions are utilized to expand the expertise and knowledge in the unit, as well as to support specific campus and building safety needs.
Oversee the global recruitment, training, and professional development of safety personnel within the academic and research enterprise
Position Type
Legal and Regulatory Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 115S
Expected Hiring Range: $154,810.00 - $224,473.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Executive-Director---Global-Laboratory-Safety---Infrastructure_R134526
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Executive Director - Global Laboratory Safety & Infrastructure
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director for Global Laboratory Safety and Infrastructure leads a team that promotes and ensures safety, compliance, and risk mitigation across the university's global laboratory environments, and ensures that lab construction, renovation, and fit-out provides safe and appropriate space for research and teaching. This position is responsible for unifying, developing, and implementing comprehensive safety programs, ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory requirements, and promoting best practices in laboratory safety for operations and design. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with local leaders, Office of General Council, Internal Audit, Planning Real Estate and Facilities (PREF), Faculty, Academic Safety Officers, Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety teams (ECOS), and other key stakeholders to create and maintain a safe, well-regulated, and sustainable research and teaching environment across Northeastern's global network.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Strong knowledge of safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NIH, NSF, CDC, IBC, and other relevant guidelines).
Proficiency in developing and managing research safety programs in a university or research-intensive environment, including risk assessment, laboratory safety audits, and incident response.
Direct experience with design and build-out of laboratory spaces, including safety engineering, commissioning, and maintenance.
Competency reviewing complex research protocols and environments. Familiar with safety processes for hazardous chemicals, biologicals, toxic gases, and radiation.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, researchers, and senior administrators in a complex organizational setting.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the leadership ability to drive cultural change around safety and compliance.
Knowledge and skills required for this position are often obtained through an advanced degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Health and Safety, Research Administration, Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline plus at least 10 years of progressive experience in laboratory safety, environmental compliance, or a related leadership role. International or multi-jurisdiction experience.
KEY RESPONSIILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
1) Compliance and safety
Develop and execute a global comprehensive laboratory safety compliance framework and program to ensure the well-being of faculty, staff, and students.
In collaboration with PREF, design and implement laboratory construction standards, commissioning protocols, and preventive maintenance plans to create and maintain safe laboratory spaces.
Establish and maintain policies and procedures that account for local regulations concerning laboratory safety, including emergency response plans and protocols.
Lead a global safety team charged with implementing the safety program, including auditing and inspections of laboratories.
Provide strategic, university-wide guidance on emerging risks, safety trends, and policy updates.
Take the lead in incident response efforts involving laboratory safety and participate in other incident responses.
Investigate safety compliance violations and address root causes to mitigate future risk; be on-call outside of regular business hours to assist with the response to laboratory incidents.
2) Collaboration and Engagement
Work with faculty, staff, and research teams on all campuses to ensure laboratory safety is embedded in all phases of research planning and execution. Provide consultation, including protocol review, on hazardous research processes.
Coordinate with PREF, Campus Deans, Academic Safety Officers and the ECOS team to create a comprehensive safety approach to construction and operation of labs with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Establish safety advisory committees as needed, by campus, to meet safety and compliance requirements.
Work with PIs and researchers across all campuses to include review of hazardous research processes; collaborate with colleges and departments to ensure research spaces are maintained to support safe and effective research activities.
3) Training, Education, and Culture of Safety
Lead a team in the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs for faculty, researchers, and staff on laboratory safety, hazard communication, emergency preparedness, and compliance requirements, tailored by location.
Promote a culture of accountability and transparency regarding health and safety practices through awareness campaigns, workshops, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Ensure that all training programs align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices as appropriate.
4) Resource Management and Staffing
Ensure that relevant resources and positions are utilized to expand the expertise and knowledge in the unit, as well as to support specific campus and building safety needs.
Oversee the global recruitment, training, and professional development of safety personnel within the academic and research enterprise
Position Type
Legal and Regulatory Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 115S
Expected Hiring Range: $154,810.00 - $224,473.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Executive-Director---Global-Laboratory-Safety---Infrastructure_R134526
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