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Industrial Hygienist I

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Work type: Support Staff
Personnel Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: Research And Innovation
Department: Environmental Health And Safety 10059708
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Police/Health and Safety, Research/Scientific, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Position Summary

MSU Office of Environmental Health & Safety is seeking an Industrial Hygienist for laboratory ventilation, design and air monitoring.  This position will provide technical guidance for laboratory renovations, local exhaust ventilation and fume hoods for the University’s 2000+ research labs.

This position will work closely with the University’s Planning Design and Construction group to ensure new buildings and renovated spaces meet local, state and national codes, standards and best practices for laboratory safety. 

In addition, this position will be the point person in evaluating existing HVAC system performance and provide consultation to tradespersons to correct deficiencies. This position may require travel to off-campus facilities in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint.

Applicants should have at least a BS in a science-oriented major and 1+ years in industrial hygiene and/or HVAC experience. Experience using and referencing the ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual, ACGIH TLV book and the MIOSHA air contaminants table is a plus. Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with design and construction partners while ensuring safety codes and standards are met. 

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry or Toxicology; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in analytical methods and instrumentation, chemical calculations, gas chromatography, spectroscopy, scintillation counting, industrial hygiene monitoring techniques, the distillation and handling of hazardous materials and knowledge of Federal and State health/safety regulations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants should have at least a BS in a science-oriented major industrial hygiene and/or HVAC experience.  A strong background and understanding of chemistry is required. Experience using and referencing the ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual, ACGIH TLV book and the MIOSHA air contaminants table.  Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with design and construction partners while ensuring safety codes and standards are met.

Experience in analytical methods and instrumentation, chemical calculations, gas chromatography, spectroscopy, scintillation counting, industrial hygiene monitoring techniques, the distillation and handling of hazardous materials and knowledge of Federal and State health/safety regulations. Work experience in industrial hygiene, which may include work in conducting site audits for compliance with written occupational safety and health programs, recommending and assuring implementation of PPE and controls, or developing and/or performing training to a ll levels of workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension.

Website

WWW.EHS.MSU.EDU

Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, and Climbing for less than 1-hour daily lifting and carrying test equipment

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered Under Precautions

Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

Bidding eligibility ends on 4/4/2023 at 11:55 PM

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Applications close: Eastern Daylight Time

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