Industrial Hygienist Senior

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Industrial Hygienist Senior
• Requisition Number RE55487
• Working Title Industrial Hygienist
• Department Name 3DE40:
  
  Occupational Health and Safety
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Grade Level 44
• Salary Range $44,/year
• Type of Position Staff
• Position Time Status Part-Time
• Required Education BS
• Required Related Experience 4 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification None
• Physical Requirements Must be able to carry equipment (up to 35lbs) to locations around campus; walk on uneven surfaces; and climb ladders.
• Shift Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Final date to receive applications 09/01/2026

Protect the Health and Safety of the University Community

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to serve as a senior technical leader within Occupational Health and Safety
, providing expertise in exposure assessment, occupational health programs, and regulatory compliance.

This role supports the health and safety of employees, students, patients, researchers, and visitors by identifying workplace hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing effective control measures. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted resource across research, healthcare, academic, and operational environments while leading programs that strengthen compliance and reduce occupational health risks.

• Lead industrial hygiene programs focused on exposure assessment, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, indoor air quality, and radon mitigation
• Conduct and oversee chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazard assessments across campus operations
• Develop exposure monitoring strategies, sampling protocols, and risk assessments
• Perform air monitoring, noise assessments, ventilation evaluations, and contamination investigations
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide technical guidance on occupational health risks and compliance obligations
• Develop policies, procedures, training materials, and technical guidance documents
• Maintain industrial hygiene equipment, monitoring tools, and exposure data systems
• Analyze trends and program metrics to identify emerging risks and recommend program improvements

• Experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental health and safety, or related fields
• Strong understanding of OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, AIHA, and other relevant standards and regulations
• Expertise in exposure monitoring, hazard assessments, and risk evaluation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience developing training programs, policies, and technical guidance
• Ability to manage multiple projects while working independently and collaboratively

• Bachelor's degree
• 4 years of related experience

• Meaningful impact:
  Help protect the health and safety of the university community
• Technical leadership:
  Serve as a subject matter expert on occupational health and industrial hygiene programs
• Professional growth:
  Work across research, healthcare, academic, and operational environments
• Varied responsibilities:
  Blend exposure assessment, program management, training, and compliance activities
• Collaborative environment:
  Partner with faculty, researchers, healthcare professionals, facilities staff, and university leadership
• UK's Exceptional Benefits

As workplace environments become increasingly complex, organizations need experienced professionals who can proactively identify hazards, interpret evolving regulations, and implement practical solutions that protect people while supporting operational goals.

In this role, you'll help strengthen the university's occupational health programs, guide data-driven safety decisions, and support a culture of prevention that benefits employees, students, researchers, and healthcare professionals across the institution.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a…