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Industrial Hygiene Specialist
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Position Number: 5554476
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

University of Idaho

Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Location: Moscow

Division/College: DFA Operations

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $24.77 per hour or higher depending on education and experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Industrial Hygienist and the Executive Director of EHS, the Industrial Hygiene Specialist is responsible for administering the university's asbestos program and lead program and assisting in other industrial hygiene and laboratory safety programs. This position also entails managing the respiratory protection and medical surveillance program.

This position may be required to respond to university emergencies outside of standard scheduled work hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three years in the areas of industrial hygiene including but not limited to:
- laboratory safety oversight
- respiratory protection programming
- asbestos and/or lead paint management and abatement
- medical surveillance

Preferred Qualifications:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in industrial hygiene, life sciences, chemistry, or related field

Experience:

Interpreting building plans and schematics
Preparing technical reports in a work-related setting
Testing laboratory safety equipment, or experience using similar equipment and processes
Developing and delivering training in subject matter related to the duties of this position
Developing, evaluating and recommending procedures, written training materials and manuals
Working in a university or research institution

Knowledge of:

Asbestos abatement regulations and procedures
Lead-based paint abatement regulations and procedures
Managing the different components of medical surveillance and respiratory protection programs, including respirator selection, use, care, and fit-testing
Industrial and/or laboratory ventilation equipment and processes
Personal protective equipment associated with the abatement of asbestos and lead-based paint materials
Industrial hygiene rules, regulations and policies
Laboratory safety rules, regulations and guidelines

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:
- Work with hazardous substances
- Lift, carry or otherwise move heavy materials weighing 50 pounds
- Participate in a medical surveillance program
- Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment including respirators and SCBAs

Must be able to: Work with hazardous substances Lift, carry or otherwise move heavy materials weighing 50 pounds Participate in a medical surveillance program Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment including respirators and SCBAs

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004279P

Posting Date: 02/01/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Open until filled

Please provide answers to the questions below for us to understand your education, experience and knowledge as they relate to the position.. Answers will be reviewed in addition to your Resume/CV.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.