Senior Industrial Hygienist

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Consultants, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Industrial Hygienist to join the Life Sciences Division. The role focuses on IH assessments for life sciences facilities in Northern California and opportunities nationally and internationally, with remote and hybrid work options.

You will collaborate with senior IH, drug safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and analytical chemistry experts to deliver IH services, training, and client support while developing business opportunities.

Qualifications

• US Citizen or authorized to work in the USA.
• Bachelor level degree in science/engineering or related EHS field; MS/MA preferred.
• Professional IH certification (CIH) and/or safety (CSP) preferred.
• Biosafety program management and risk assessment experience desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate quantitative IH sampling plans.
• Perform quantitative IH assessments at client sites (pharma/chem/biotech).
• Analyze IH results using statistical methods.
• Prepare and communicate technical reports.
• Advise on IH program development and containment strategies.
• Conduct exposure and risk assessments.
• Advise on facility and equipment design for employee protection.
• Develop and deliver technical health and safety training.
• Support biosafety programs (bloodborne pathogens, medical surveillance, signage, training).
• Build client relationships and contribute to proposals and business development.

Skills

US Citizenship

Onsite 40 hr/wk

Core hours 9am-4pm PT

Travel 30%

San Francisco Bay Area location

Vehicle access to client sites

Education

BS/BA in Science, Engineering or related EHS (MS/MA preferred)

CIH and/or CSP preferred

Biosafety program management and risk assessment experience

Microsoft Office/365 proficiency

Job description

SUMMARY

The Life Sciences Division of Trinity Consultants, Inc. (Trinity) is a unique global resource for high level safety, health and environmental support to the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology industries. Trinity currently has an opening for a Senior Industrial Hygienist (IH) assisting our Potent Compound Safety IH and consulting practice based in Sunnyvale, CA, US, serving clients primarily in Northern California and the nearby region. Trinity supports remote and hybrid work arrangements. Candidates living in the San Francisco Bay Area are encouraged to apply.

You will fill a key position in our growing IH Business Unit performing industrial hygiene assessments at life sciences/pharma/biotech R&D and manufacturing facilities in the Northern California area along with national and international opportunities. You will collaborate with a senior team of recognized experts in IH, drug safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and analytical chemistry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and communicate quantitative IH sampling plans
• Perform quantitative IH assessments at client sites, typically focused on airborne pharmaceutical, chemical, and noise monitoring
• Compile and analyze IH results using statistical methods
• Prepare, review, and communicate technical reports
• Advise clients on IH program development, control solutions, containment strategies
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure and risk assessments
• Advise clients on facility and equipment design for employee protection
• Develop and deliver technical health and safety training
• Conduct biological risk assessments and develop control strategies with a focus on biological safety levels 1 and 2
• Support client biological safety programs by helping with implementation of key components such as bloodborne pathogen programs, medical surveillance, signage, training, proper handling practices
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships
• Collaborate and coordinate IH strategies with internal colleagues
• Work with existing and new clients to develop and deliver proposals
• Provide occupational health guidance and leadership to clients who deal with a variety of potential workplace hazards
• Participate in business development and marketing plans

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• US Citizen or authorized to work in the USA
• Onsite position (40 hr/wk) with flexible working hours; however, must be available during core work hours of 9 AM to 4 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday
• Estimated out-of-town travel 30%, highly variable based on client schedules
• Location: Northern California, i.e. San Francisco Bay Area
• Vehicle access to travel to and from client sites

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA in Science, Engineering or related Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field (MS/MA preferred)
• At least 5 years of professional experience providing IH services in an industrial environment. Experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or biotechnology industries is highly desired. Professional Board Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH) and/or Certification in Safety (CSP) preferred
• Biosafety program management and risk assessment experience is desirable with experience in risk assessment and controls for novel biopharmaceutical compounds
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office/365 Suite
• Superior written and oral communication skills along with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with time management and organizational skills
• Proper judgment and discretion when working with confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with different client personalities while maintaining professionalism and composure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements listed below represent the minimum standards that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, and communicate verbally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.