Employment Type : Full-Time
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Requirements
Reporting to the Sr. Environmental and Occupational Safety Manager, the Sr. Industrial Hygienist/Waste Management is:
Responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing industrial hygiene programs, anticipating health hazards and recommending preventive measures; and identifying existing health hazards and devising control measures.
Evaluates, studies and reports findings to establish new standards, new practices, and increase professional knowledge.
Directs safety and health consultants in providing a safe working environment and maintaining compliant hazardous waste management program.
Coordinates with the Environmental Programs Lead and Occupational Health and Safety Specialist to determine courses of actions for a variety of issues associated with risk for exposures and non-compliances.
Interface with students, staff, administrators, faculty, visitors, vendors, as well as consultants to ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA and DOEE regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, industrial safety, mechanical engineering, physics or a related field. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of professional job experience.
Knowledge and experience should include safety training, such as HAZWOPER and DOT training, and thorough knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
Verbal and written communications are important for the position to ensure that corrective measures are adequately applied.
Preference for Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.