Industrial Hygienist

Job Title: Industrial Hygienist

Location: Raleigh NC

Starting Pay Range: 80-100k

Direct Hire

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in employee safety / exposure treats, recommendations, and policy development
• CIH a plus
• Experience is Air, Noise, and Chemical monitoring / exposure
• Knowledge of industry standards

Managers Notes:

• Develop, oversee, and implement IH program
• Will be doing employee monitoring and evaluating exposure/risk
• Air, Noise, Chemical monitoring
• Risk assessments
• Develop sampling plans, interpret results, deliver report
• Make recommendations
• Very Customer focused

Our client is looking for an Industrial Hygienist. This position reports to a Regional EHS Director. This role is onsite at assigned clients in the greater Raleigh area.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluate novel compounds and well-evaluated hazards for occupational exposure risks, applying the occupational exposure banding (OEB) process to classify hazard levels and determine appropriate controls.
• Develop and implement industrial hygiene sampling plans autonomously, selecting appropriate methodologies (NIOSH, OSHA, ACGIH) based on direct observation of pharmaceutical manufacturing and life sciences processes.
• Analyze sampling data and independently make recommendations for engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment based on findings.
• Measure occupational and environmental hazards, such as noise and ergonomics, using calibrated scientific equipment and/or collecting samples of dust, vapors, or gases according to defined operating procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of engineering control systems, including fume hoods, containment enclosures, and local exhaust ventilation systems, in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections evaluating the use of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, protective eyewear, and other required PPE appropriate to pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Identify potential physical and health hazards, such as toxic vapors, mold, mildew, and explosive gas-air mixtures, and implement appropriate control measures, such as adjustments to ventilation systems.
• Investigate accidents and injuries, identifying root causes and recommending remedial actions.
• Communicate with client personnel regarding workplace safety issues, recommending corrective actions.
• Assist in the development of occupational health and safety systems, including drafting or updating policies, procedures, and manuals specific to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate and document Job Hazard Analyses, evaluating risk and prioritizing Industrial Hygiene Assessments accordingly.

Basic Requirements

• 4–5 years of hands-on industrial hygiene experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or life sciences settings.
• Demonstrated experience with making recommendations on appropriate controls required to reduce exposure potential in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute industrial hygiene sampling plans independently, with the confidence to make autonomous recommendations based on direct process observation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related scientific field.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience as a professional advisor or consultant to third-party clients.
• Familiarity with cGMP environments and pharmaceutical manufacturing quality standards.
• Completed two or more industry-recognized trainings (OSHA 10 or 30, ABSA, HAZWOPER, DOT/IATA HAZMAT Transportation).
• Active membership in at least one national professional safety organization, including local chapters.