Job Description
Title - Industrial Hygienist/ Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Location: Pharmaceutical company in Davie FL
Duration: 06+ months with possible extension
Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM but will need to support off shifts as needed for sampling events
Temp to Perm: Possible based on openings and performance
Core Essential Skill Sets:
- Certified Hygienist (CIH)
- Must have sampling experience, preferably pharmaceutical, but if not, some type of chemical industry.
- Bachelor’s degree
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative monitoring of workplace conditions, including air sampling and biological monitoring, to assess worker exposure to various agents.
- Proactively identify potential health hazards (e.g., chemical toxicity, airborne contaminants, biological agents, ergonomic stressors) through inspections and evaluations of laboratory and pilot plant environments.
- Provide essential training and education to employees and management on hazards, safe work practices, and the proper use of safety equipment and controls.
- Develop and implement effective control measures to eliminate or reduce hazards, including engineering controls (e.g., ventilation, containment), administrative controls, and the selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Prepare detailed reports of findings, assessments, and recommendations to management and regulatory agencies, ensuring accurate documentation for compliance and future reference.
Education:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in:
- Environmental Science
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Industrial Hygiene
- Public Health
Certifications (optional but valuable):
- A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Relevant Experience
- Hands-on EHS work in clinical or manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with GMP, GLP, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Exposure to biological, chemical, or radiological safety protocols.
- Industrial hygiene experience is a must