EHS Research Safety Specialist Senior - Industrial Hygiene

EHS Research Safety Specialist Senior - Industrial Hygiene

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist — Winston‑Salem, NC

Senior‑level Industrial Hygiene Specialist responsible for assessing health hazards in academic and research environments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing guidance to staff and students.

• Perform comprehensive safety and industrial hygiene assessments to identify potential health hazards, including chemical, noise, biological, radiological, and other physical exposures.
• Develop, implement, and manage industrial hygiene programs, policies, and procedures in line with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Design sampling strategies, conduct exposure sampling, and interpret data to evaluate personnel exposures and engineering controls.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations related to occupational illnesses or exposures, recommending corrective actions and engineering or administrative controls.
• Analyze monitoring data and prepare detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Provide support and guidance for medical surveillance and occupational health programs.
• Conduct indoor air quality, ADA, and ergonomic assessments in research and academic settings.
• Interact with regulatory agencies during compliance inspections for research facilities.
• Serve as the technical resource and subject‑matter expert for Environmental, Health & Safety.
• Participate in the hazardous‑materials spill response team, including weekend and after‑hours response.
• Assist with the Institutional Biosafety Committee, Chemical Safety Committee, and other related committees.
• Stay current on new regulations and industry trends, recommending program updates as needed.
• Develop and administer training or educational resources for research and academic teammates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical, Biological, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory code requirements including NIH, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, EPA, and OSHA.
• Strong industrial hygiene principles and exposure‑prevention techniques.
• Capacity to analyze programs, identify improvements, and prioritize short‑ and long‑term planning.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with researchers, staff, students, administrators, and regulators.
• Competence with PC, office productivity, presentation, and database applications.
• Prepared to work in laboratories, healthcare environments, animal facilities, and hazardous‑waste facilities with potential exposure to radiation, chemicals, or biological agents.

• Travel required; exposure to weather and road conditions.
• Operate equipment necessary for the job.
• Lift and carry heavy materials, climb/descend ladders, and enter confined spaces.
• Serve on the hazardous‑materials spill response team, including wearing respiratory protection.
• Work in environments that may present chemical, mechanical, and atmospheric hazards.

• Master’s degree.
• Certifications:
  
  Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP).

• Base compensation $43.30‑$64.95 per hour, based on qualifications.
• Shift, on‑call, and incentive pay where applicable.
• Opportunity for annual performance increases.
• Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance, paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Other.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.
• Location:
  
  Winston‑Salem, NC.