Industrial Hygienist

The Planet Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in the Raleigh area. This onsite role reports to a Regional EHS Director and focuses on evaluating exposure, developing IH programs, and providing technical recommendations.

Responsibilities include conducting air, noise, and chemical monitoring, developing IH sampling plans, analyzing data, and advising on controls, PPE, and engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of hands-on industrial hygiene experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and life sciences settings.
• Demonstrated experience with making recommendations on appropriate controls to reduce exposure.
• Proven ability to develop and execute IH sampling plans independently and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and implement IH program for pharmaceutical environments.
• Conduct employee monitoring and evaluate exposure/risk.
• Perform air, noise, and chemical monitoring using calibrated equipment.
• Analyze sampling data and recommend engineering controls, PPE and administrative controls.
• Assess effectiveness of fume hoods, local exhaust ventilation, and containment enclosures.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Communicate safety findings to client personnel and draft/update policies.

Skills

Air monitoring

Noise monitoring

Chemical monitoring

Policy development

Customer focus

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or related field

Tools

NIOSH methods

OSHA standards

ACGIH guidelines

Job description

• BS degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in employee safety / exposure treats, recommendations, and policy development
• Experience is Air, Noise, and Chemical monitoring / exposure
• Knowledge of industry standards

Managers Notes:

• Develop, oversee, and implement IH program
• Will be doing employee monitoring and evaluating exposure/risk
• Air, Noise, Chemical monitoring
• Make recommendations
• Very Customer focused

Our client is looking for an Industrial Hygienist. This position reports to a Regional EHS Director. This role is onsite at assigned clients in the greater Raleigh area.

• Evaluate novel compounds and well-evaluated hazards for occupational exposure risks, applying the occupational exposure banding (OEB) process to classify hazard levels and determine appropriate controls.
• Develop and implement industrial hygiene sampling plans autonomously, selecting appropriate methodologies (NIOSH, OSHA, ACGIH) based on direct observation of pharmaceutical manufacturing and life sciences processes.
• Analyze sampling data and independently make recommendations for engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment based on findings.
• Measure occupational and environmental hazards, such as noise and ergonomics, using calibrated scientific equipment and/or collecting samples of dust, vapors, or gases according to defined operating procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of engineering control systems, including fume hoods, containment enclosures, and local exhaust ventilation systems, in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections evaluating the use of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, protective eyewear, and other required PPE appropriate to pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Identify potential physical and health hazards, such as toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixtures, and implement appropriate control measures, such as adjustments to ventilation systems.
• Investigate accidents and injuries, identifying root causes and recommending remedial actions.
• Communicate with client personnel regarding workplace safety issues, recommending corrective actions.
• Assist in the development of occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals specific to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate and document Job Hazard Analyses, evaluating risk and prioritizing Industrial Hygiene Assessments accordingly.

Basic Requirements

• 4-5 years of hands-on industrial hygiene experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or life sciences settings.
• Demonstrated experience with making recommendations on appropriate controls required to reduce exposure potential in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute industrial hygiene sampling plans independently, with the confidence to make autonomous recommendations based on direct process observation.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related scientific field.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience as a professional advisor or consultant to third-party clients.
• Familiarity with cGMP environments and pharmaceutical manufacturing quality standards.
• Completed two or more industry-recognized trainings (OSHA 10 or 30, ABSA, HAZWOPER, DOT/IATA HAZMAT Transportation).
• Active membership in at least one national professional safety organization, including local chapters.