Industrial Hygienist: Lead Health & Safety Programs

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fox Chapel (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System invites applications for an Industrial Hygienist in the Safety Department. The incumbent manages IH programs across two campuses, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protecting worker health.

Responsibilities include collecting exposure data, analyzing findings, and recommending engineering or administrative controls, PPE, and training to reduce hazards. This position requires advanced education or equivalent experience, under the Chief of Safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in IH or related field required.
• Graduate education in IH or related disciplines can meet requirements.
• Certification from Board for Global EHS Credentialing may fulfill part of the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Collect quantitative and qualitative data on workplace exposures.
• Measure exposures to chemical, physical, and biological stresses.
• Analyze data and predict health effects on workers.

Education

Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or life science with chemical coursework (12 hours chemistry including organic chemistry; 18 additional hours in chemistry/physics/engineering/health/environmental health etc)

Certification from the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (formerly ABIH)

Job description

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System invites applications for an Industrial Hygienist in the Safety Department. The incumbent manages IH programs across two campuses, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protecting worker health.

Responsibilities include collecting exposure data, analyzing findings, and recommending engineering or administrative controls, PPE, and training to reduce hazards. This position requires advanced education or equivalent experience, under the Chief of Safety.