Employee Health and Safety Officer

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.

Shift: Monday-Friday (9:00am-5:30pm)

What You’ll Do:

• Provide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support for employees in a high-volume clinical laboratory setting.
   

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
   

• Establish, monitor, and enforce appropriate PPE and laboratory safety protocols.
   

• Conduct routine safety inspections, risk assessments, and monthly audits; document findings and drive corrective actions.
   

• Manage biohazardous and chemical waste programs, including proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal.
   

• Oversee inspection, maintenance, and coordination of repairs for safety and facility equipment (e.g., BSCs, fume hoods, eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, water systems).
   

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; perform root cause analyses and implement preventive measures.
   

• Deliver safety training and education, including new-hire laboratory safety orientations.
   

• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including training records, incident reports, SDS documentation, and audit reports.
   

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure ongoing site compliance.
   

• Lead the site emergency response team and support emergency preparedness planning.
   

• Chair the site Safety Committee and collaborate with cross-site and corporate EHS teams to drive continuous improvement.
   

• Perform physically demanding tasks as needed, including waste handling, freezer maintenance, and moving or assembling laboratory equipment and furnishings.

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.

• 5+ years experience working in an industrial/healthcare facilities setting

• 3+ years experience in an EHS-related role

• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations for laboratory work environment and personnel

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with an ability to handle time and temperature sensitive critical materials

• Great communication (email & phone) and interpersonal abilities for external vendors and agencies as well as internal customers

• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business

• Experience using hand tools and basic understanding of electrical systems

• Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods of time

• Remain in standing, walking, and bending position for extended periods of time

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.