Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Description

Onsite position

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Shift Schedule: M-F 8-5 but will need to support offshifts as needed for sampling events

Temp to Perm: Possible based on openings and performance

Essential Skill Sets:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) high preferred 
• Must have sampling experience, preferably pharmaceutical, but if not, some type of chemical industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative monitoring of workplace conditions, including air sampling and biological monitoring, to assess worker exposure to various agents.
• Proactively identify potential health hazards (e.g., chemical toxicity, airborne contaminants, biological agents, ergonomic stressors) through inspections and evaluations of laboratory and pilot plant environments.
• Provide essential training and education to employees and management on hazards, safe work practices, and the proper use of safety equipment and controls.
• Develop and implement effective control measures to eliminate or reduce hazards, including engineering controls (e.g., ventilation, containment), administrative controls, and the selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prepare detailed reports of findings, assessments, and recommendations to management and regulatory agencies, ensuring accurate documentation for compliance and future reference.

Preferred Job Titles:

• Industrial Hygienist

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

Environmental Science
Occupational Health & Safety
Industrial Hygiene
Public Health

Certifications (optional but valuable):

• A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Relevant Experience 

• Hands-on EHS work in clinical or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Exposure to biological, chemical, or radiological safety protocols.
• Industrial hygiene experience is a must