Lead Research EHS & Industrial Hygiene

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an EH&S Research Industrial Hygiene Senior Specialist to lead and support industrial hygiene, occupational health, and environmental safety programs in research settings. You will partner with researchers, faculty, students, and leaders to identify, evaluate, and control hazards, ensuring a safe and compliant research environment.

The role requires 5+ years of IH-related experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with NIH, BMBL, EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and hazards.
• Experience with exposure prevention and assessment techniques.
• Ability to analyze programs and plan strategically.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Customer service mindset and teamwork.
• Ability to act decisively in emergencies.
• Work in labs and hazardous environments with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and industrial hygiene assessments for hazards and exposures.
• Develop and manage IH programs, policies, and procedures for compliance.
• Design sampling strategies and evaluate personnel exposures.
• Lead investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze monitoring data and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Support medical surveillance and occupational health programs.
• Conduct IAQ, accessibility, and ergonomic assessments in research environments.
• Interact with regulators during inspections and audits.
• Train and develop educational resources for researchers and staff.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Industrial hygiene

Exposure assessment

Analytical thinking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Crisis response

Problem solving

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Physical/Environmental Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an EH&S Research Industrial Hygiene Senior Specialist to lead and support industrial hygiene, occupational health, and environmental safety programs in research settings. You will partner with researchers, faculty, students, and leaders to identify, evaluate, and control hazards, ensuring a safe and compliant research environment.

The role requires 5+ years of IH-related experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong regulatory knowledge.