Industrial Hygienist

ACTalent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking an Industrial Hygienist for a contract role in Philadelphia, PA. The candidate will conduct a comprehensive EHS gap analysis, assess OSHA requirements, and develop remediation plans in GMP manufacturing and laboratory settings.

The role involves updating policies and SOPs, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, Engineering, and Lab teams, and supporting training and documentation efforts to strengthen workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS requirements.
• Experience performing EHS audits, gap analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Experience drafting EHS SOPs, policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement practical remediation in regulated settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication across Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities and Lab teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive EHS gap assessment of current site programs, procedures, documentation, and practices.
• Evaluate programs against OSHA requirements and best practices.
• Identify compliance gaps and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop prioritized remediation plans based on risk level.
• Assist with updating/creating EHS policies, SOPs, and training documents.
• Partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Support health and safety programs including hazard communication, PPE, chemical safety, ergonomics, and emergency response.

Skills

OSHA regulations

EHS audits

SOP development

Hazard identification

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Job description

Job Title: Industrial HygienistJob Description

The Industrial Hygienist will conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of the site's existing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs, policies, and practices. The role involves identifying areas of non-compliance or opportunities for improvement and supporting the development and implementation of corrective actions. This position is ideal for a professional with experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, GMP manufacturing, laboratory, or R&D environments, who can quickly assess an existing program and drive practical remediation activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive EHS gap assessment of current site programs, procedures, documentation, and practices.


• Evaluate existing programs against applicable OSHA requirements and established EHS best practices.


• Identify compliance gaps, program deficiencies, and areas requiring corrective or preventive action.


• Develop prioritized recommendations and remediation plans based on identified gaps and level of risk.


• Assist with updating or creating EHS policies, SOPs, work instructions, and supporting documentation.


• Partner with site leadership, operations, manufacturing, laboratory, facilities, and quality teams to implement corrective actions.


• Support occupational health and safety programs including hazard communication, PPE, chemical safety, ergonomics, emergency response, and workplace safety.


• Perform workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and risk assessments within manufacturing and laboratory environments.


• Review incident prevention practices and recommend improvements to reduce workplace hazards and potential OSHA exposure.


• Support employee EHS training and communication initiatives as needed.


• Ensure remediation activities are appropriately documented and provide progress updates to site leadership.

Essential Skills

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety requirements.


• Demonstrated experience performing EHS audits, program assessments, or gap analyses and developing corrective action plans.


• Experience reviewing and developing EHS SOPs, policies, procedures, and training materials.


• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and develop practical solutions appropriate for regulated manufacturing and laboratory operations.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, Engineering, and laboratory functions.


• Familiarity with laboratory and biological safety considerations.


• Experience with CAPA, change control, risk assessment, and controlled documentation in a regulated environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.


• Approximately 5+ years of Industrial Hygienist and/or EHS experience, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.


• Previous experience working within GMP manufacturing, laboratory, or R&D environments strongly preferred.


• Certifications such as CSP, ASP, CIH, or CHMM are beneficial but not required.

Work Environment

The role is based in a GMP manufacturing facility, where collaboration with diverse teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, Engineering, and laboratory functions is essential. The environment demands adherence to strict safety and regulatory standards, ensuring a focus on occupational health and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $52.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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