Industrial Hygienist Senior

Job Summary

Ensures a healthy environment for employees, students, patients, and visitors by serving as a university Industrial Hygienist (IH). This position performs IH chemical and physical exposure assessments. Maintains an extensive inventory of sampling equipment; provides education and training on OSHA, ACGIH, and other relevant health and safety standards; and periodically maintaining, reviewing and developing health and safety programs. Supervisor responsibility is included.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to quickly learn IH equipment and exposure monitoring software, MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Access, and MS outlook, and TEAMs.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience

Degree in basic science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), public health, or related discipline and eligible for CIH. Three to five years experience in a professional IH role. Experience in an variety of settings including academic, medical, farms, utilities or research setting.

Deadline to Apply 05/26/2024 University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.