Industrial Hygienist

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The Industrial Hygienist will work with the WorkWISE NH team to provide New Hampshire employers (particularly small businesses) with consultative services to explain and interpret OSHA standards and industrial hygiene protocols, advise on policy/protocol development, and identify solutions for workplace health hazards. This is a full time, year round, grant funded position. The position is contingent upon grant funding; continuance of the grant is expected upon grant renewal conditions and grant funding.

WorkWISE NH provides free, on-site consultive services to eligible employers throughout New Hampshire. Although these services are primarily targeted to small businesses with less than 250 employees, the program welcomes the opportunity to assist employers of any size. Whether an employer has a question about the safe use of a specific piece of equipment or is looking to establish a workplace safety program, highly qualified consultants are available to provide employers with such assistance.

To learn about the WorkWISE NH program visit

Duties/Responsibilities

Consultation

• Conducting industrial hygiene assessments, such as air sampling, noise monitoring, and chemical exposure evaluations, to assess and mitigate workplace health risks.
• These duties include travel to and from employer worksites and facilities.

Training

• Design, develop, and deliver training regarding safety topics/issues.

Report Generation

• Provide accurate accounting of issues and remedies and data regarding consultant determinations.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related discipline and at least 3 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene practices.
• Effective oral and written communications skills to interact and communicate environmental health and safety procedures to small and medium size business in New Hampshire.
• Ability to work effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees under stressful conditions.
• Ability to respond promptly and in-person to client locations throughout New Hampshire that require environmental health and safety services.
• Ability to wear and use appropriate protective equipment as necessary.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of program.
• Knowledge of laws concerning workplace environmental, health and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters and 5 years of related experience preferred.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

This position is part of the Keene State College Staff Association (KSCSA).

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please

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EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Keene

Salary Grade

Exempt Staff 24

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Higher Education

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