Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of researchers while they push the boundaries of scientific discovery? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and safety go hand in hand? If so, we want YOU to join our team as our Lab & Research Safety Manager!
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of research excellence while prioritizing the safety and security of our scientific community. As a Lab & Research Safety Manager, you'll play a vital role in upholding our commitment to safety standards and promoting a culture of responsible research practices.
ABOUT US:
Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.
Celebrating a Century:
POSITION TITLE: Laboratory & Research Safety Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Laboratory & Research Safety Manager, reporting to the Senior Director of EHS, will provide leadership and support to the Scripps Research EHS Laboratory Safety Program by promoting and supporting a comprehensive laboratory safety program throughout the institute's research laboratories. They will be a critical member of the EHS team, working to foster a positive, proactive laboratory safety program, by collaborating with Principal Investigators (PI), laboratory managers, safety officers, and senior leadership to promote best management practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May include: Stationary position for an extended period of time, traverse campus/facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures.
COMPENSATION:
The expected hiring range for this position is $98,000 annually to $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of TSRI, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of TSRI staff.
EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.