Senior Industrial Hygienist: Lead IH Programs

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to serve as a senior technical leader within Occupational Health and Safety, providing expertise in exposure assessment, health programs and regulatory compliance. This role supports the health and safety of employees, students, patients, researchers, and visitors by identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures.

The successful candidate will lead programs across research, healthcare, academic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health)
• 4 years of related experience
• Experience with OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH/AIHA standards
• Ability to develop training programs and policies

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial hygiene programs focused on exposure assessment, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, indoor air quality, and radon mitigation
• Conduct and oversee chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazard assessments across campus operations
• Develop exposure monitoring strategies, sampling protocols, and risk assessments
• Perform air monitoring, noise assessments, ventilation evaluations, and contamination investigations
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide technical guidance on occupational health risks and compliance obligations
• Develop policies, procedures, training materials, and technical guidance documents
• Maintain industrial hygiene equipment, monitoring tools, and exposure data systems
• Analyze trends and program metrics to identify emerging risks and recommend program improvements

Skills

Industrial hygiene

Occupational health

OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH/AIHA standards

Exposure monitoring

Hazard assessments

Risk evaluation

Communication

Training program development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to serve as a senior technical leader within Occupational Health and Safety, providing expertise in exposure assessment, health programs and regulatory compliance. This role supports the health and safety of employees, students, patients, researchers, and visitors by identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures.

The successful candidate will lead programs across research, healthcare, academic and