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SHE Lead Industrial Hygiene

Job in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20883, USA
Listing for: AstraZeneca
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Occupational Health & Safety
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 126596 - 189894 USD Yearly USD 126596.00 189894.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This role leads the site industrial hygiene program which requires the ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards to protect employee health and ensure regulatory compliance. The SHE Lead Industrial Hygiene position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within our dynamic research and development environment. The successful candidate will workindependentlywhile collaborating within the broader Safety, Health & Environment team to lead cross-functional teams to maintain the highest standards of workplace safety and health.

Site SME for Local Exhaust Ventilation Design and Compliance

Site SME for Chemical Safety Compliance

Site Representative for all the topics and contents within this job description

Sets Site Policy for Chemical Safety and Industrial Hygiene

Directs and sets site criteria for the mode and method of Industrial Hygiene Risk Assessments

Compliance Manager for Potent Compound Safety and SHE rep for the Potent Compound Suite

Responsibilities

Exposure Assessment & Risk Management

  • Conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative risk assessmentsfor industrial hygiene hazards including chemical exposures, noise, indoor air quality, biological agents, and Legionella
  • Develop and implement exposure monitoring strategiesusing statistical sampling approaches and data interpretation
  • Design and execute sampling plansfor air, surface, and chemical monitoring programs
  • Analyze exposure dataand prepare detailed technical reports with actionable recommendations

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure compliance with

    OSHA, industry standards, and other regulatory requirements
  • Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with company policies and legal standards
  • Prepare and review industrial hygiene protocols and standard operating procedures

Hazard Control & Prevention

  • Evaluate and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment
  • Assess LEV system sand recommend improvements for exposure control
  • Review new equipment and processes from an industrial hygiene perspective during design and implementation phases
  • Investigate exposure incidents and develop corrective action plans

Training & Communication

  • Deliver technical training to employees, supervisors, and management on industrial hygiene topics such as Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Heat Stress Management, and Potent Compound handling.
  • Provide expert consultationto project teams on industrial hygiene matters
  • Communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences through reports, presentations, and meetings
  • Mentor and assist junior team members in professional development

Program Management

  • Manage industrial hygiene equipment inventory, calibration, and maintenance programs
  • Coordinate with external laboratories for sample analysis and equipment rentals
  • Support emergency response activities and incident investigations
  • Participate in cross-functional SHE committee sand continuous improvement initiatives
Required Skills/Abilities Education & Certification
  • Bachelor’s Degreein Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, or related science/engineering discipline
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification required
Experience
  • 5 plus years of experienceindependently performing industrial hygiene assessments, exposure monitoring, and hazard evaluations in a Biopharma R&D Environment which includes clinical manufacturing and laboratory operations.
  • Proven experience in establishing and implementing exposure control measures
  • Demonstrated expertise in technical writing and regulatory documentation
Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with industrial hygiene sampling equipment and analytical methods
  • Knowledge of ventilation principles and control system assessment
  • Understanding of toxicologyand exposure limit development and implementation
  • Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
  • Strong communication skillsfor technical presentations and training delivery
  • Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and medical departments
  • Initiative and attention to detail with…
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