Industrial Hygienist Senior at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky
Posted in Other 11 days ago.
Job Description:
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
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/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:
05/26/2024
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.
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