Research and Implementation Lead

Position: Contract Research and Implementation Lead

Contract Research and Implementation Lead

POSITION TITLE: Research and Implementation Lead

INTERNAL POINT OF CONTACT: Chief Technical Officer

DEPARTMENT: Standards & Technical Services

DURATION: 12 months (renewable or convertible to full-time based on success)

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an independent contractor to provide integrated research, coordination, and implementation support across ASSP’s three Year-One pilot Standards-Based User Groups (SBUGs): AI in Safety, Fall Protection (Z359), and Lockout/Tagout (Z244). This engagement ensures that standards, research, and applied learning are effectively translated into scalable, peer-led communities that advance workplace safety innovation and contribute to the reduction of serious injuries and fatalities.

This role is engaged as an independent contractor. The contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and business expenses and is not eligible for employee benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

DELIVERABLES – YEAR ONE

• Deliverables below reflect anticipated Year-One outcomes and may be refined by mutual agreement in the independent contractor agreement.
• Participant Rosters
• Facilitation plans for three SBUGs
• Metric reporting structure

Output Type:
Internal

• Baseline benchmarking summaries and templates

Output Type:
Research

• Beyond Compliance Toolkit targets and drafts

Output Type:
Publication

• Annual SBUG Outcomes Report
• Recommendations for Year Two

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience coordinating applied research or technical working groups.
• Knowledge of ANSI/ASSP standards (Z10, Z16, Z244, Z359) and EHS systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience facilitating cross-sector or peer-led technical groups, advisory panels, or communities of practice.
• Familiarity with IP, licensing, and data-sharing practices preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in occupational safety, applied research, data analytics, or a related technical field.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research and Consulting

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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