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Industrial Hygienist




Job Summary:

The Industrial Hygienist will inspect worksites and work practices for safety and health hazards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Monitors, assesses, and resolves health and safety issues in the work environment.
  • Identifies and evaluates chemical and biological dangers such as air quality, ergonomic challenges, or dangerous sound levels.
  • Implements applicable occupational health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Creates and presents reports regarding the work environment.
  • Recommends precautions and corrective actions that should be taken in response to identified hazards.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of safety and health hazards.
  • Ability to identify potential health and safety risks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to address industrial hygiene issues with management and coworkers.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or related science field required.
  • One year of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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