EH&S Industrial Hygienist Specialist II

Description

EH&S Industrial Hygienist Specialist II- La Verne - On Site

Shift: Mo-Fr 8am – 5pm (Subject to alteration by the dept leadership based on need)

• The Industrial Hygienist Specialist II supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of industrial hygiene programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing and research setting.
• This role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and controlling occupational health risks related to chemical, biological, and physical hazards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct exposure assessments for airborne contaminants, noise, and other occupational hazards.
• Develop and implement monitoring strategies and sampling plans.
• Interpret industrial hygiene data and recommend appropriate engineering or administrative controls.
• Support risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Facilities, and EH&S.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and other applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs related to industrial hygiene and occupational health.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare technical reports and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in industrial hygiene, preferably in the biopharma or life sciences industry.
• Working knowledge of IH sampling equipment and analytical methods.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CIH certification or progress toward certification is preferred.
• Specific education and experience requirements:
• 4 years of relevant experience and B.S degree in related field
• Background in health and safety, chemistry, or environmental science. Construction and demolition background preferred.
• A 2-year technical diploma in Health and Safety, Chemistry, or Biological Science and relevant experience may also be considered.

Specific job responsibilities:

• Provide day to day environmental and safety advice to key stakeholders associated with the decontamination and demolition of buildings and structures associated with Client operations.
• Conduct regular job safety walks and safety audits of workplace
• Approve , as required, work permits for non-routine high risk activities
• Review site safety plans
• Act as site EH&S contact for inspections by regulatory agencies
• Gathers data for the purposes of regulatory reporting and for monitoring, measuring, and communicating environmental performance; prepares report submissions
• Develops and delivers safety training to relevant groups relating to management system conformance and regulatory compliance
• Possesses working knowledge and understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access, and standard MS Office tools
• Maintains records relating to environmental management system initiatives and projects, records of regulatory filings and correspondence
• Utilizes established systems and practices to determine and develop approaches to routine problems of moderate complexity, based on analysis of situation or data
• Monitors and measures performance in relation to contractual obligations and project deadlines