Job Title: Industrial Hygienist Senior
Requisition Number: RE44838
Department Name: 3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 44
Salary Range: $43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education: BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience: 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification: None.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to carry equipment (up to 35lbs) to locations around campus; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs walk on uneven surfaces; sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; and climbing ladders.
Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; but may need to respond to chemical or other emergencies.
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: 05/01/2024
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.
