EH&S Research Safety Specialist, Senior - Industrial Hygiene
Core
Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control safety and health hazards in academic and research environments to minimize occupational risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior Industrial Hygiene Specialist
Builds
Comprehensive industrial hygiene programs, policies, and procedures
Domain
Academic and Research environments (Environmental Health & Safety)
Required skills
Industrial hygiene principles, exposure assessment techniques, sampling strategies, incident investigation, regulatory compliance analysis, data interpretation, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE selection, indoor air quality assessment, ergonomic assessment, hazardous materials spill response, training development
Preferred skills
Master's degree in relevant field, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP), familiarity with NIH biosafety guidelines, EPA and OSHA requirements
Technologies
PC, office productivity applications, presentation applications, database applications
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive safety and industrial hygiene assessments to identify and control potential health hazards; Develop and implement industrial hygiene programs to ensure compliance; Conduct sampling to evaluate personnel exposures; Lead incident investigations and recommend corrective actions; Analyze monitoring data and prepare detailed reports; Provide support for medical surveillance programs; Conduct assessments for indoor air quality, ADA, and ergonomic concerns; Direct interactions with regulatory agency personnel during inspections; Serve as a member of the hazardous materials spill response team; Assist with Institutional Biosafety Committee and Chemical Safety Committee; Develop and administer training resources
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC