Northeastern University · 4 weeks ago
Industrial Hygienist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $106K/yr
5+ years expNortheastern is seeking a dedicated Industrial Hygienist to join the Office of Academic and Research Safety team. This role will play a critical part in supporting the university’s mission of providing a safe, healthy, and compliant environment for students, faculty, researchers, and staff by leading initiatives related to exposure assessment and occupational health programs.
Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the program lead for the university’s Laboratory Ventilation Management Program (LVMP), including program management, testing, training, and oversight for multiple campuses
Plan and conduct exposure monitoring for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in laboratories, shops, and makerspaces. Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory industrial hygiene programs
Manage and maintain IH equipment as well as assist in updating IH equipment inventory control, set-up, calibration, use, and analysis guides
Evaluate local exhaust ventilation systems (fume hoods, snorkels, dust collection, specialized exhaust, etc.) for performance and compliance
Support the program administrator for the university’s Respiratory Protection Program, including fit testing, training, and program administration
Perform risk assessments, recommend control measures, and advise stakeholders on best practices to reduce exposures
Support regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ANSI, and other applicable standards
Partner with Facilities, Research Compliance, and academic departments to resolve ventilation and exposure-related concerns
Prepare reports, maintain monitoring data, and communicate findings clearly to diverse stakeholders
Assist with training, outreach, and educational initiatives on occupational health topics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Physical Science or related field
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in industrial hygiene, preferably in a university, or research environment
Demonstrated knowledge of ventilation systems, exposure monitoring equipment, and occupational health regulations
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or willingness to obtain certification (within 2-5 years of employment)
Experience managing a respiratory protection program
Experience managing Laboratory Ventilation Management Program
Advanced degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related discipline
Experience working in academic laboratories or other research-intensive environments
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement
Commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
5001-10000 employees
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