Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus’ proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, implement, and manage an effective safety program that ensures equipment, processes and personnel behaviors promote and maintain a safe, accident-free workplace.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory safety standards in the laboratory departments, including cell culture, molecular, NGS, histology, biorepository, and nucleotide extraction laboratories across 3 sites.
• Continuously improve the safety program utilizing historical safety data and incorporating current updates in safety procedures and tools.
• Function as the subject matter expert for the interpretation, application and compliance with regulatory and industry safety standards, including OSHA, CAP/CLIA, NYS, FDA, ISO, EPA, and DOT.  
• Facilitate and oversee effective training programs including those for new employees, annual re-training, and function / department-specific training.
• Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer for the Chicago facility with accountability for all related responsibilities.
• Manage the incidents, injuries, near-misses reporting system and ensure accurate and timely completion and reporting of incidents and injuries.
• Responsible for root cause analysis of injuries, incidents, and near misses as well as the implementation of effective corrective actions to address contributing factors.
• Work with employees, laboratory leadership and HR teams to implement initiatives designed to strengthen our ‘Safety First’ culture.   
• Proactively identify and eliminate potential hazards in the laboratories.
• Manage safety committees and safety officer(s) at all sites.  
• Perform regular internal audits at each laboratory location to ensure compliance and consistent application of safety policies.
• Manage applicable regulatory agency inspections.
• Oversee completion of laboratory department emergency response and fire drills at all sites.  
• Develop, review, revise, and maintain laboratory department safety policies.
• Ensure proper use and disposal of chemicals and biohazardous materials  comply with state and federal guidelines.
• Manage and coordinate hazardous waste disposal vendors.  
• Ensure all required internal and external reports are submitted on time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Natural Sciences  or similar field required, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• 5+ years experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
• 5+ years experience implementing occupational safety programs with knowledge of state and federal safety regulations for laboratory work environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Supervisory experience required. 
• Demonstrated a high degree of initiative, taking responsibility for personal actions, decisions, and results.
• Ability to write effectively, give clear and concise presentations, and conduct effective meetings.
• Commitment to, and instills commitment to, total quality excellence.
• Ability to travel on a monthly basis.  
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.