New

Deputy Lab Manager

Rutgers University

82856.000-126775.000

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Oct 10, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Deputy Lab Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	SPH - PH Workforce Development
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
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 Details
Minimum 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 Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description	MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required 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 Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST1938
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Somerset
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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