Industrial Hygienist

Department

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUINA)

Department Information

Indiana University Public Safety pursues IU's commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university's mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources.

IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department, University Environmental Health and Safety, and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24 / 7 / 365 operational basis across all campuses.

Job Summary

• Monitors the campus for safety hazards and compliance with OSHA safety requirements.
• Investigates injuries and illnesses, provides corrective action recommendations as necessary, and tracks injuries and illnesses.
• Performs job hazard assessments; recommends measures to control harmful exposures including administration and engineering controls, as well as personal protective equipment and work practice changes.
• Researches toxicological properties of workplace materials used, determines at-risk personnel, and develops sampling strategies to measure hazardous exposure.
• Compares measurements of toxicological results to established legal allowable limits, reports findings to appropriate personnel, recommends and implements corrective actions, and conducts follow-up activities to ensure control measures are effective.
• Provides technical expertise on a broad range of topics to ensure that safety and well-being are not adversely affected by hazards in academic and work environments.
• Answers questions and offers expert advice related to all aspects of safety on campus.
• Performs a variety of occupational safety and industrial hygiene tasks including, but not limited to, ergonomic evaluations, odor response, indoor air quality evaluations, field work, fit testing, meetings and presentations, exposure assessments, safety program and policy development, training development and presentation, technical writing, using an calibrating monitoring equipment, and other safety related administrative activities.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.

Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational health, science, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years of related experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific information.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations.

It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend / descend ladders / stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and / or gases.

The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$62,638 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Core

FLSA : Exempt

Job Function : Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family : Environmental Health & Safety

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.

Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.

Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.

See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online.

You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at

iups@iu.edu

or by visiting IUPD.

Contact Us

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Telephone : 812-856-1234

812-856-1234