Industrial Hygienist

University System of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene State College invites applications for an Industrial Hygienist to support WorkWISE NH, advising NH employers on OSHA standards and IH protocols, developing safety policies, and solving workplace health hazards. This full-time, grant-funded role depends on continued funding.

Responsibilities include on-site IH assessments, travel to client sites, training development and delivery, and generating precise reports of issues and remedies for small to mid-sized NH businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related field; 3+ years IH experience.
• Strong oral and written communication with NH small/medium businesses.
• Willingness to travel to NH client sites and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industrial hygiene assessments (air sampling, noise monitoring, chemical exposure) and travel to employer worksites.
• Design, develop, and deliver IH training and safety topics.
• Prepare accurate reports of issues and remedies and consultant determinations.

Skills

Communication skills

Field travel readiness

Safety program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Keene State College invites applications foran Industrial Hygienist who will work with the WorkWISE NH team to provide New Hampshire employers (particularly small businesses) with consultative services to explain and interpret OSHA standards and industrial hygiene protocols, advise on policy/protocol development, and identify solutions for workplace health hazards. This is a full-time, year-round, grant-funded position. The position is contingent upon grant funding; continuance of the grant is expected upon grant renewal conditions and grant funding.

WorkWISE NH provides free, on-site consultative services to eligible employers throughout New Hampshire. Although these services are primarily targeted to small businesses with less than 250 employees, the program welcomes the opportunity to assist employers of any size. Whether an employer has a question about the safe use of a specific piece of equipment or is looking to establish a workplace safety program, highly qualified consultants are available to provide employers with such assistance. To learn about the WorkWISE NH program visit

Duties/Responsibilities

Consultation

• Conducting industrial hygiene assessments, such as air sampling, noise monitoring, and chemical exposure evaluations, to assess and mitigate workplace health risks.
• These duties include travel to and from employer worksites and facilities.

Training

• Design, develop, and deliver training regarding safety topics/issues.

Report Generation

• Provide accurate accounting of issues and remedies and data regarding consultant determinations.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related discipline and at least 3 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene practices.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to interact and communicate environmental health and safety procedures to small and medium size businesses in New Hampshire.
• Ability to work effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees under stressful conditions.
• Ability to respond promptly and in-person to client locations throughout New Hampshire that require environmental health and safety services.
• Ability to wear and use appropriate protective equipment as necessary.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the program.
• Knowledge of laws concerning workplace environmental, health, and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and 5 years of related experience preferred.

This position falls within the collective bargaining unit for the Keene State College Staff Association (KSCSA), an affiliate of the National Education Association of New Hampshire (NEA-NH).

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$63,250.00 - $113,160.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location

Keene