Industrial Hygienist

Industrial HygienistFred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.The Industrial Hygienist administers a comprehensive program to identify, monitor, evaluate, communicate and control occupational hazards at Fred Hutch. The incumbent reports to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety and works independently in directing industrial hygiene projects and activities according to established policies, procedures, and regulations.At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Serves as Chemical Hygiene Officer for organization.Design and oversee industrial hygiene projects. Manage consultants and vendors who provide industrial hygiene and related services.Develop industrial hygiene policies and procedures in accordance with appropriate rules and regulations.Develop and present safety training, and monitor for effectiveness.Perform Industrial hygiene sampling to identify, quantify, and mitigate employee exposures to occupational hazards.Consult with employees regarding recognized and potential occupational exposures and investigate occupational accidents and illnesses as necessary.Develop and maintain the carcinogen use program including reviewing and approving Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement for chemical carcinogens used in research at Fred Hutch.Conduct safety inspections of research laboratories, create reports of findings, engage with labs to improve safety.Provide industrial hygiene updates and reports to committees and leaders as necessary.Monitor industrial hygiene expenditures for cost control and budget conformity and assist director in budget development and justification.Maintain all industrial hygiene program records.Maintain all industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.Maintain current knowledge of new and existing safety regulations relating to industrial hygiene and ensure compliance.Serve on the Fred Hutch Haz-Mat Spill Response team.Perform Job Hazard Analysis.Assist in selection of appropriate PPE based on Job Hazard Analysis.Support safety programs for the Facilities Engineering department including confined spaces and fall protection.Supervision of Environmental Health & Safety Specialist.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, public health, chemistry, or closely related scientific field, or equivalent experience.Five or more years of professional experience as an Industrial Hygienist, preferably in a research laboratory and/or healthcare setting.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in industrial hygiene, public health, chemistry, or closely related scientific field.Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.Supervisory experience.The annual base salary range for this position is from $97,552 to $154,149, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).Additional InformationWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. 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