Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Deputy Lab Manager
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department SPH - PH Workforce Development
Posting Summary The Rutgers School of Public Health is seeking a Deputy Lab Manager for its
Center for Public Health Workforce Development located in Somerset, NJ. The Deputy Lab Manager position is responsible for developing comprehensive safety and health curricula, managing hands-on training for skilled safety training including excavation and trenching, confined space, scaffolding safety and rigging. This position will require travel to various locations throughout the region to deliver high-quality training to participants along with research and strong writing skills demonstrated by accepted peer-reviewed authorship and or co-authorship.
Duties include:
- Responsible for designing, researching, developing, validating, and continuously maintaining high-quality, evidence-based occupational safety and health curricula, instructional materials, technical publications, and educational resources that meet OSHA standards, support grant-funded initiatives, and addresses the evolving needs of construction, general industry, and emerging workplace hazards.
- Facilitates dynamic in-person and, where applicable, remote training sessions. Travels throughout the designated region to deliver workshops, seminars, and technical training to diverse workforce populations.
- Actively oversees the lifecycle of grant-funded initiatives, including the preparation of proposals, tracking of project milestones, and fulfillment of all grant-related reporting requirements to ensure programmatic success and compliance.
- Conducts and leads research development, authorship, and review grant proposals, technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, training materials, and other professional documents supporting occupational safety and health initiatives
FLSA Exempt
Grade 25S
Salary DetailsMinimum Salary 82856.000
Mid Range Salary 104816.000
Maximum Salary 126775.000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours 37.50
Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work ShiftWork ArrangementUnion Description MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and ExperienceCertifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Bachelor's degree required.
- Four (4) years of experience in construction safety management or general industry safety management experience, or other relevant experience required.
- Must have the necessary qualifications to be an OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) Instructor.
- Demonstrated success in obtaining or managing grant-funded projects and specialized expertise directly related to the program, research, or field of practice.
Preferred Qualifications - Five (5) to seven (7) years of proven high-level standards training OSHA authorized trainers and candidates in Construction and General Industry
- Practical application of OSHA standards within the Construction Industry and General Safety and health management experience overseeing construction or general industry projects,
Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentSpecial ConditionsPosting Details
Posting Number 26ST1938
Posting Open DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Somerset
State NJ
Location DetailsPre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
