Job Title:  Senior Industrial Hygienist

Job Number:  09PS923637

Location:  New Brunswick/Piscataway (Central New Jersey)

Facility:  Central Administration

Department:  Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety

Status:  Regular Full-time Salary Range:  PS27, $59,337.00 - $85,318.00

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Public Health, Chemistry, Biology, or other related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional work experience. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time (5) years of relevant professional work experience. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, wear Self Containing Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) up to Level A, and provide emergency response services, as needed (including rotating on call-off hours services). Qualified candidates must also possess a thorough knowledge of modern principals of industrial hygiene, modern public health methods of prevention, and control of occupational related illness and injuries. Demonstrated knowledge of federal, and State laws, regulations, and standards related to health, safety, and environmental compliance, including OSHA, NJOEOSHA, ACGIH, and NIOSH, required. Demonstrated knowledge and accompanying experience with equipment uses and methodologies of environmental monitoring required. Ability to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, along with superior oral presentation and other communications skills required. Use of the Internet for research purposes, and experience with computers (e-mail, desktop software software applications such as Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required. Experience working in a university setting or health care environment preferred. Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment required; must be able to work independently and without supervision, and on multiple simultaneous projects. Demonstrated knowledge is necessary of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Industrial Hygienist is responsible for performing advanced professional work in the recognition, evaluation, and control of health and safety hazards to ensure a safe and healthful workplace for research, clinical administrative, and support staff. The duties include planning and direction of investigations, consultations, training programs, and remediations activities, along with appropriate documentation and reporting. The Senior Industrial Hygienist is a leader within the department and institution. The incumbent performs emergency response activities, including during off-hours and on-call periods.

UMDNJ offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including on-site fitness center & child care. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.umdnj.edu/hrweb.

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