Job Information
University of Kentucky Industrial Hygienist Senior in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Industrial Hygienist Senior |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE44838 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $43,361-69,383/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None. |
| Physical Requirements | Must be able to carry equipment (up to 35lbs) to locations around campus; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs walk on uneven surfaces; sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; and climbing ladders. |
| Shift | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; but may need to respond to chemical or other emergencies. |
| Job Summary | Ensures a healthy environment for employees, students, patients, and visitors by serving as a university Industrial Hygienist (IH). This position performs IH chemical and physical exposure assessments. Maintains an extensive inventory of sampling equipment; provides education and training on OSHA, ACGIH, and other relevant health and safety standards; and periodically maintaining, reviewing and developing health and safety programs. Supervisor responsibility is included. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Ability to quickly learn IH equipment and exposure monitoring software, MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Access, and MS outlook, and TEAMs. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Degree in basic science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), public health, or related discipline and eligible for CIH. Three to five years experience in a professional IH role. Experience in an variety of settings including academic, medical, farms, utilities or research setting. |
| Deadline to Apply | 05/01/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 national check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- What physical and chemical exposure monitoring have you performed?
(Open Ended Question)
- Please select the option that best represents your number of full years paid, full-time employment experience in Industrial Hygiene, ventilation evaluation, Health and Safety risk assessments, and/or chemical safety.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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