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American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) · 2 days ago

Contract Research and Implementation Lead

Park Ridge, IL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is seeking an independent contractor for the role of Research and Implementation Lead. This position involves providing integrated research, coordination, and implementation support for pilot Standards-Based User Groups focused on workplace safety innovation.

AssociationEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Support the design, launch, and facilitation of three pilot SBUGs, ensuring consistent governance, charters, and engagement aligned to the SBUG Framework

Coordinate logistics, membership onboarding, and deliverable tracking for quarterly convenings per group

Manage project plans, milestones, and deliverables in coordination with internal staff and volunteer leaders

Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews on emerging safety technologies and standards applications

Develop benchmarking and case study tools comparing regulatory baselines vs. consensus standards vs. innovation adoption

Draft and maintain a SBUG Research Dashboard and quarterly reports to the ASSP Board

Collaborate with academic and industry partners to document case studies and develop public-facing toolkits

Ensure compliance with Chatham House Rules and ASSP’s Trusted Source protocols

Work in coordination with internal teams including Standards Development, Education, Market Strategy, Finance, and B2B Project Teams to support information exchange and alignment related to defined deliverables

The contractor will determine the methods, tools, and approach used to achieve the defined deliverables, consistent with ASSP standards and timelines

Qualification

ANSI/ASSP standards knowledgeApplied research coordinationData analyticsFacilitating technical groupsAnalytical skillsIP practicesCommunication skills