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Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $174,000.00

Overview

This position reports to the Associate Director of EHS and is responsible for Yale’s industrial hygiene and chemical safety programs. 

Responsible for oversight of high-risk and significant EHS compliance programs related to industrial hygiene and laboratory safety that conform with applicable regulations, standards, and Yale policies. Manage daily operations of these programs, including development of written policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the creation of compliance reports to document completion of assigned tasks.

Lead the development or enhancement of systems to manage and minimize risk, liability, and other exposures to chemical hazards for the University community. Interpret regulations and devise implementation programs that are in harmony with the university’s mission. Facilitate or co-facilitate Yale’s Laboratory Safety Committee.

Represent the university in communications and meetings with local, state, and federal regulators concerning EHS compliance matters and counseling sessions with members of the Yale community who have EHS questions or concerns. Regularly consult and work closely with faculty, staff, and students, as well as the offices of the Provost, department chairs and administrators, general counsel, employee health, risk management, research compliance, facilities, public safety, and research animal care.  

Serve as a trainer and subject matter expert to other EHS staff. Advise Facilities on construction and design including laboratory ventilation. Serve as a co-lead of the Emergency Response Team for responses to hazardous materials incidents.   

Directly supervise 4-7 employees. Lead by communicating EHS’ mission, vision, and values. Manage staff through effective recruitment, hiring, training, work planning, making assignments, scheduling, coaching, supervision, performance review, retention, and, as necessary, discipline. Assesses and makes recommendations for budget, staffing development, and staffing levels. Promote continuing education and development. In collaboration with each employee, draft individual development plans.

Promote teamwork, cooperation, communication, organizational integration, task flexibility, cross-training, and inclusiveness. Develop and lead training courses various groups and assist with hands-on training for new and existing Safety Advisors. Participate in EHS strategic planning and goal setting. Create a supportive, productive, team-oriented work environment within EHS that provides excellent customer service. Promote collaboration with the campus community and further our proactive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

1.Advanced knowledge of EHS science and state and federal EHS regulations, standards, and guidance.

2. Demonstrated technical EHS skills appropriate to the position’s responsibilities, including monitoring and sampling methodology. Ability to perform technical calculations and hazard evaluations.

3. Familiarity with research laboratory operations or similar environments.

4. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple programs, projects, and tasks across multiple university locations. Ability to analyze and address complex issues and exercise sound judgment.

5. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be an effective trainer and public speaker. Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers, students, faculty, staff and external entities. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, including EHS Integrator. Ability to report survey findings and maintain required regulatory records.

Required Licenses or Certifications

1. 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (required after hire)

2. Ability to obtain United States Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment clearance for access to laboratories where select agents are used or stored.

Physical Requirements

1. Pass a required physical examination.

2. Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, twist, and negotiate awkward paths of travel.

3. Ability to periodically perform short duration physical exertions, including light-medium weightlifting, pushing, pulling, stair or ladder climbing, etc., in support of a safety investigation, area or operations survey, or emergency response.

4. Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment for hazardous materials handling and spill clean-up including respirators, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, and fully encapsulating protective suit, up to and including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

5. Ability to work in a variety of physical environments including weather extremes, potential confined spaces, elevated locations, etc.

6. In support of emergency response work or assisting other EHS units, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move up to 500 lbs. of waste or other material using rolling carts or drum carts.

7. Ability to carry cell phone at all reasonable times after-hours and the designated EHS after-hours emergency response cell phone as scheduled.

Preferred Education and Experience

1.Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification is strongly preferred. Other professional safety certifications (CSP, CHMM) will also be considered.

2.Advanced degree in industrial hygiene or closely related field.

3.Progressive experience in comprehensive environmental health and safety programs at a comparable organization.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Responsible for oversight of high-risk and significant EHS compliance programs that conform with applicable regulations, standards, and Yale policies. 2. Manage daily operations of these programs, including development of written policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the creation of compliance reports to document completion of assigned tasks. Manage other EHS professional staff within their unit and assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff performance, development, and staffing levels. 3. Understand policies and procedures. Assess risks. Utilize and implement appropriate safety procedures, personal protective equipment, and other safety controls. 4. Provide expert advice regarding the safe and compliant acquisition, use, management, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. 5. Serve as a subject matter expert to faculty oversight committees, planning and design groups. 6. Through measurement, critical evaluation, calculation, and modeling, use skill and expertise to apply regulatory standards or criteria to inform EHS decisions. 7. Assess the safety of work areas and activities for university personnel and outside contractors. Perform comprehensive safety audits. Report survey findings. 8. Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures. Maintain complete and accurate records to EHS standards, as required. 9. Be self-motivated. Present own ideas. Make job improvements. Understand other EHS work processes and their underlying basis. 10. Meet work plan goals and contribute to Section and overall EHS goals. Complete duties appropriately, accurately, and in a high quality and timely manner. 11. Be friendly and courteous with coworkers and customers. Forge new customer relationships and strengthen existing ones. Develop a deep understanding of customer needs. Refer customer to appropriate resources. Keep customers informed of progress and follow through thoroughly. 12. Work in harmony with others as a team member. Cooperate freely and demonstrate respect for others. Encourage the participation of other team members in projects. Address and resolve conflict in a timely and appropriate manner. 13. Communicate technical information effectively and appropriately to different audiences. Communicate with internal and external contacts to review safety issues, implement recommendations and corrective actions listen attentively to others. 14. Provide appropriate and timely feedback. Be tactful and sensitive to others. Encourage others to express their ideas and opinions. Provide specialty training for high risk or compliance-sensitive activities. 15. Ensure that EHS services provided are performed in a manner consistent with expectations, policies, and procedures. Be responsive and prompt. 16. Serves as a member of the 24/7/365 EHS emergency response team for hazardous materials incidents. Carry EHS provided cell phone at all reasonable times after-hours and, when scheduled, the EHS after-hours emergency response cell phone. 17. Immediately report to your supervisor: a) items of non-compliance or potential items of non-compliance; b) any spills, releases, accidents, injuries, emergencies, or other incidents; or c) any problems with facilities and equipment. 18. Support other EHS programs and perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree specific to the area of expertise, or related field, such as environmental science, industrial hygiene, radiation safety/health physicist, biology, physics, chemistry, or engineering. Eight years of work experience in a safety-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

10/23/2025

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (27)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Location

127-153 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

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