Industrial Hygienist

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Full Time - Salary Devens, MA, US

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.

Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

Role Overview:

The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for leading the site’s occupational health and industrial hygiene program to protect employees from chemical, physical, and ergonomic hazards within manufacturing and laboratory environments. The role partners with operations, engineering, quality, and EHS teams to identify workplace exposures, assess risks, implement effective controls, and ensure compliance with occupational health regulations and company standards. The Industrial Hygienist also oversees exposure monitoring, analyzes exposure data, provides technical recommendations to management, and promotes continuous improvement in worker health protection programs.

This is an on site role at our Devens, MA site with expected hours 8AM-5PM M-F.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the site Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Hygiene (IH/OH) program to protect employee health in manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Conduct hazard assessments and characterize risks associated with potent compounds, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace exposures.

Develop and execute exposure monitoring programs, including assessment of chemical and physical hazards such as noise and temperature.

Analyze exposure monitoring data, interpret results, and provide recommendations to management to reduce occupational health risks.

Evaluate and implement engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize employee exposure.

Lead the site's ergonomics program by conducting assessments and implementing solutions to reduce ergonomic hazards.

Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations, exposure standards, and company policies, while supporting inspections and audits.

Develop and deliver training on occupational hygiene topics, including hazardous material handling, exposure monitoring, PPE, and ergonomics.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field.

• 4+ years of experience as Industrial or Occupational Hygiene in an industrial environment; 1+ year of experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, including exposure monitoring, hazard characterization, risk assessment, occupational exposure limits (OELs), and exposure control strategies.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, present technical findings to management, and deliver employee training.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIH) and/or a Master’s degree in Industrial…