The Industrial Hygiene Senior Specialist position is part of the to Industrial Hygiene Division of OEHS. This position reports to the Associate Director Industrial Hygiene and is primarily executing assessments, inspections and other tasks relating to the industrial hygiene programs at Boston University (BU) and Boston Medical Center (BMC). This position is primarily based on the Medical Campus while remaining flexible in assignments across all areas and departments served by OEHS. The specific duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: support the industrial hygiene program through the assessment of hazards due to possible physical, chemical and biological exposures in the workplace.
B.A./B.S. in a related field and three years of industrial hygiene experience, preferably in an academic research or health care setting, ability to respond to emergencies on campus during off hours, including weekends and holidays as part of the on-call emergency response team. Should have or be able to obtain the 24 or 40-hour OSHA hazardous waste operations and emergency response training. This position requires successful completion of a pre-placement physical.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.