Industrial Hygienist – Construction & Infection Prevention

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to design and implement an infection prevention program with a focus on construction. You will oversee infection prevention involvement in projects and coordinate with Plant Engineering and Construction to apply control measures.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years in industrial hygiene, with ABIH certification required. Travel to multiple facilities is expected; healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum four years’ experience in industrial hygiene; construction experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
• American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certification required. Additional IH/safety/environmental degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight for Infection Prevention involvement in construction projects and coordinates Infection Preventionists within the ICRA process.
• Collaborates with Plant Engineering and Construction to implement control measures for hazardous conditions related to infectious agents.
• Collects samples (dust, gases, vapors) as needed for analysis and investigates ventilation adequacy affecting health.
• Prepares reports with observations, contaminant analysis, and recommendations for hazard control and correction.
• Develops and participates in education meetings to instruct teams and contracted firms on occupational health and infection prevention.
• Evaluates facilities for environmental regulation compliance and maintains sanitary conditions focused on construction.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Observation skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novant Health is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to design and implement an infection prevention program with a focus on construction. You will oversee infection prevention involvement in projects and coordinate with Plant Engineering and Construction to apply control measures.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years in industrial hygiene, with ABIH certification required. Travel to multiple facilities is expected; healthcare experience preferred.