Indiana University Public Safety pursues IU’s commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university’s mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department , University Environmental Health and Safety , and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.
Job Summary
- Directs and oversees biological and laboratory safety initiatives to maintain a safe and healthy workplace on all campuses.
- Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define laboratory and biological safety methodologies and standards; provides direction and guidance on high priority safety projects/initiatives.
- Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase safety initiatives.
- Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal.
- Manages high level assignments and allocation of resources, including negotiating and coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other departments/areas/teams.
- Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment.
- Conducts research and stays up-to-date on local, state, and federal safety requirements, best practices, services, protocols/processes, and/or standards in support of biological and laboratory safety efforts; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs.
- Prepares management reports and summaries for senior administration, executive, steering and advisory committees; acts as an advisor to executive committees; serves on various university committees and task forces related to biological and laboratory safety.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in related field.
Preferred
- Master’s degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 5 years of lab safety support or related experience.
- 1 year of management experience.
Preferred
- Experience working in higher education.
- Toxicology work experience or academic coursework.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
Preferred
- Certification in CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CBSP (Certified Biological Safety Professional), and/or CCHO (Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer) upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Effective conflict management skills.
- Ability to inspire and develop staff.
- Builds and manages effective teams.
- Instills commitment to organizational goals.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Experience in a regulated environment.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$90,000 – $96,300 per year based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Sr. Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection
Job Family: Environmental Health & Safety
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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