Posting Information
| Posting Number |
PG194029EP |
| Internal Recruitment |
No |
| Working Title |
Industrial Hygiene Consultant |
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
$75,000 - $85,000 |
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00Pm; Flex work included |
| Job Location |
Raleigh, NC |
| Department |
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) |
| About the Department |
The Occupational Health Section, of Environmental Health and Safety Department provides services to the extended campus community. This group facilitates occupational health and safety programs, including medical surveillance, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, indoor air quality, review assessment, and control of chemical and physical hazards which may affect the health of campus occupants. |
| Essential Job Duties |
Ready to take your industrial hygiene expertise to the next level?
Join our team as an
Industrial Hygiene Consultant and lead the charge in creating a safer, healthier environment for our campus community! This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape and drive impactful occupational health programs that make a real difference for faculty, staff, and students.
As part of our
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, you will play a key leadership role in developing and implementing comprehensive industrial hygiene programs that adhere to regulatory standards and industry best practices. You'll be at the forefront of identifying and controlling potential health hazards across campus, from hazardous chemicals and noise to vibration and other physical risks.
What you'll be doing:
Lead Program Development: Spearhead the creation and implementation of innovative industrial hygiene programs, policies, and procedures designed to meet and exceed regulatory standards.
Assess and Control Hazards: Conduct thorough worksite evaluations to identify and mitigate health hazards that could impact our campus community, including exposure to dangerous chemicals, noise, and physical hazards.
Mentor and Lead: Guide and mentor a team of professionals while taking the lead on key activities like air sampling, noise monitoring, exposure assessments, and handling hazardous building materials such as asbestos, lead, silica, and formaldehyde.
Provide Expert Guidance: Analyze data from safety assessments and prepare detailed reports with actionable recommendations for corrective actions to ensure a safe and compliant environment.
Collaborate for Safety: Work closely with a diverse range of campus departments, from Facilities Services to Campus Health, to resolve industrial hygiene challenges and improve overall safety practices.
Drive Incident Response: Lead or participate in investigations related to occupational illnesses or exposures, recommending solutions to prevent future incidents.
Empower Through Education: Develop and deliver training on critical industrial hygiene topics such as hazard communication, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and ergonomics.
Why this role is the perfect fit:
Impactful Leadership: You will be at the heart of shaping a campus-wide safety culture, driving meaningful change and making a direct impact on the health and safety of our community.
Collaboration Across the Campus: From working with diverse departments to interacting with regulatory agencies, you'll be engaged in cross-functional work that elevates safety standards across campus.
Ongoing Growth and Learning: You'll stay ahead of industry trends and regulations, ensuring our programs are cutting-edge and continuously improving.
A Strong Support System: You'll have the chance to mentor others and collaborate with a passionate team, all while developing your career in a forward-thinking organization.
Ready to lead the way in industrial hygiene and occupational health? Join us and become a key player in fostering a safe and healthy campus for everyone!
Breakdown of Job duties:
Professional Knowledge
- Oversees incorporation and implementation of University, local, State and Federal guidelines; stays current on trends in the industry; interprets and incorporates changes/updates to campus programs.
- Reviews existing and assists with developing new EHS operating guides and best practices addressing employee exposure prevention and assessment, medical surveillance, exposure assessment, indoor air quality, safe handling of hazardous chemicals, animal care safety (IACUC), hearing conservation program, respiratory protection, along with other preventative occupational health and safety programs.
- Provide recommendations for efficient and effective solutions utilizing engineering controls and safe work practices.
- Perform process hazard reviews, assessments and consultations on inquiries and new programming with campus partners.
- Assist with ventilation and building systems that impact engineering controls and exposure mitigation
Program Management and Administrative
- Determine and adapt procedures and/or practices based on a broad variety of regulations impacting assessment and corrective action (i.e. respiratory protection)
- Facilitate IACUC animal care safety programming in partnership with IACUC program leads, chemical exposure assessments, medical surveillance and other related needs.
- Participate in campus emergency response; may provide technical expertise and/or assist other responding agencies.
- Analyzes and interprets analytical and workplace inspections data; provide direction for report preparation for areas of responsibility (internal and external to the University).
- Conducts environmental assessments, with data analytics, recommendations and proposed actions in reports and professional communications
- Lead efforts to achieve synergistic results in the areas of indoor air quality, medical surveillance, field exposure prevention and assessment and others with campus partners in Facilities, Campus Health and Research Administration.
Change Management
- Actively engages with other professionals in the field to ensure programs align with industry best practices.
- Utilizes significant technical expertise to serve as Subject Matter Expert in developing and implementing new or original programs; evaluate effectiveness in the training programs.
Determine composition of corrective actions of existing programs; make decisions impacting the campus policy or procedure. - Ensure personnel assessments are performed, review for completeness and make recommendations for health and safety measures as appropriate.
- Consults and negotiates with industry professionals to provide guidelines on EHS regulations and encourage/promote campus compliance.
Communication
- Collaborates closely with campus partners to identify and implement process changes aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance through conducting in process hazard reviews.
- Analyzes and identifies specialized EHS standards and educational resources requiring significant analysis to determine training materials and communication methods (example respiratory protection and hearing conservation)
- Conduct and communicate major investigation actions, internal and external to the organization.
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| Other Responsibilities |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or Master's Degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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| Other Required Qualifications |
Proven Expertise in Program Development: Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative programs grounded in a thorough understanding of safety and health regulations, ensuring compliance and excellence.
Experienced Leadership in Occupational Health: Skilled in managing a comprehensive occupational health team, driving the development and execution of effective health and safety initiatives across diverse settings.
Specialized Knowledge in Exposure Prevention and Assessment: Extensive experience in exposure prevention, assessment techniques, and indoor air quality, with a proven ability to apply this expertise in research environments and a variety of safety and health programs.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, ensuring alignment and understanding across diverse stakeholders.
Root Cause Analysis & Problem-Solving: Adept at reviewing technical data and processes to identify root cause issues, proposing targeted solutions that drive efficiency and improvement within the research community.
Strategic Program Evaluation and Improvement: Highly skilled in analyzing multiple programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and prioritizing actions to create both short-term and long-term strategic plans that support department-wide success.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree in biological sciences, industrial hygiene, microbiology or related applied science plus 5 years of progressive experience in industrial hygiene or biological safety.
- Professional certification - CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist desirable) and CSP.
- Experience in research environments and with animal research is preferred.
- Familiarization with CDC and NIH guidelines is a plus.
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| Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
- Valid driver's license required.
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| Valid NC Driver's License required |
Yes |
| Commercial Driver's License required |
No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
| Job Open Date |
03/31/2025 |
| Anticipated Close Date |
Open Until Filled |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please include as attachments a resume/CV and cover letter. |
Position Details
| Position Number |
00040864 |
| Position Type |
EPS/SAAO |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) |
1.0 |
| Appointment |
12 Month Recurring |
| Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
| Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events |
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents |
| Department ID |
426301 - EHPS - Environmental Health & Safety |
| AA/EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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North Carolina State University
$75,000 - $85,000
Apr 01, 2025