Industrial Hygienist – Pharma IH & Ergonomics Lead

Veranova L P; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Veranova is seeking an Industrial Hygienist in West Deptford, NJ, to lead and revitalize our IH program across manufacturing and laboratory spaces. You will drive risk assessments, exposure monitoring, controls, and data analysis while coordinating ergonomics initiatives and training.

You’ll collaborate across teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site and global safety objectives, with travel and cross‑site scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related fields (required) OR Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Occupational Health, or a related field (optional)
• CIH (preferred)
• At least 5 - 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO industry or relevant industrial hygiene experience
• Ability to flex schedule to work with colleagues in United Kingdom and collect samples on off shifts.
• Ability for overnight travel, up to 15%; Potential international travel to United Kingdom
• Ability to work in a chemical manufacturing plant

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and continuously improve the site’s Industrial Hygiene (IH) program to ensure the health and safety of employees working in the manufacturing and laboratory environment.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and characterize hazards associated with potent compounds, hazardous chemicals and materials, ensuring proper control measures are in place to minimize exposure.
• Develop and execute an Industrial Hygiene monitoring plan based on regulatory requirements and risk assessments. This will include performing exposure monitoring of hazardous substances and physical hazards (i.e. noise, temperatures) to assess workplace exposures and ensure compliance with exposure limits (e.g., OELs, PELs, TLVs).
• Evaluate and recommend engineering and administrative controls, as well as PPE, to minimize exposure risks related to hazardous materials and physical hazards in the production and laboratory environments.
• Analyze exposure monitoring data, interpret results, and generate clear, actionable reports. Provide regular updates and recommendations to management on trends and potential areas for improvement.
• Lead the ergonomics program for the site and work with personnel in all areas to conduct assessment and implement solutions to ergonomic hazards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and Veranova policies regarding industrial hygiene practices, including OSHA, EPA, and other applicable standards. Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs on industrial hygiene topics, including safe handling of potent compounds, exposure monitoring procedures, proper PPE usage, and ergonomics.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Ergonomics

Exposure monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related fields

Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Occupational Health, or related field (optional)

Job description

Veranova is seeking an Industrial Hygienist in West Deptford, NJ, to lead and revitalize our IH program across manufacturing and laboratory spaces. You will drive risk assessments, exposure monitoring, controls, and data analysis while coordinating ergonomics initiatives and training.

You’ll collaborate across teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site and global safety objectives, with travel and cross‑site scheduling as needed.