Industrial Hygienist

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health seeks an Industrial Hygienist to design and implement an industrial hygiene program focusing on infection prevention during construction. You will oversee Infection Prevention involvement in projects and coordinate Infection Preventionists within the ICRA framework.

You will collaborate with Plant Engineering and Construction, collect samples, assess ventilation and other hazards, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for hazard control and education for teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum four years’ experience in industrial hygiene; construction experience required.
• American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Infection Prevention involvement in construction projects; coordinate Infection Preventionists in relation to ICRA process.
• Collaborate with Plant Engineering and Construction to implement control/remedial measures for hazardous conditions, especially infectious agents.
• Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors and other potentially infectious/toxic materials for analysis.
• Investigate ventilation adequacy and related conditions affecting health in construction projects.
• Prepare reports with observations, contaminant analysis and recommendations for hazard control.
• Develop and participate in education meetings to instruct teams and contractors on occupational health and infection prevention.
• Evaluate facilities to ensure environmental regulatory compliance and sanitary maintenance with focus on construction.

Skills

Observation skills

Reporting skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What We Offer

The Industrial Hygienist will assist with designing and implementing an industrial hygiene program to monitor, assess and resolve health and safety issues related to the prevention of infections, with a focus on construction.

What You'll Do

• Provides oversight for Infection Prevention involvement in construction projects, including partnership with Plant Engineering and Construction. Coordinates Infection Preventionists as relates to the ICRA process.
• Collaborates with Plant Engineering and Construction to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions, especially as related to infectious agents.
• Collects samples of dust, gasses, vapors and other potentially infectious/toxic materials as needed for analysis.
• Investigates adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment and other conditions which may affect patient and/or employee health related to infectious agents, especially related to construction projects.
• Prepares reports including observations, analysis of contaminants, and recommendations for control and correction of hazards.
• Develops and participates in education meetings to instruct team members and contracted construction firms in matters pertaining to occupational health and prevention of infection.
• Evaluates facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promotes maintenance of a sanitary environment, with focus on construction.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum four years’ experience in industrial hygiene; experience in construction, required. Experience in healthcare, preferred.
• Licensure/ certification / registration: American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certification, required. Degree in industrial hygiene/safety, environmental, preferred.
• Additional skills required: Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities. Keen observational and reporting skills. Diplomacy and leadership skills in addressing issues with management and team members. Good judgement, attention to detail excellent written and verbal communication skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to drive/travel to multiple locations/facilities as needed.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.