Industrial Hygienist III - Ames National Laboratory

Position Title:
Industrial Hygienist III - Ames National Laboratory

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in a physical or life science, including Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering or Environmental Health and Safety
Experience with industrial hygiene practices in an industrial, academic, or research setting, including evaluating laboratory hazards, conducting task hazard analysis, and evaluating work practices
Experience utilizing data management tools, especially those related to chemical inventories, exposure monitoring, instrument calibration and maintenance, and service requests
Experience developing and conducting in-person, online, and distributed training in a variety of contexts
Experience writing and editing reports, manuals, and policies
Satisfactory work planning and control experience at a Department of Energy National Laboratory, college/university, or other research laboratories
Certification in one or more of the following:  Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified or Associate Safety Professional (CSP or ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Registered Environmental Manager (REM)

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Ames National Laboratory is seeking an Industrial Hygienist III to lead the Environmental Health Programs within the Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) department. The Industrial Hygienist III works to prevent occupational illness and disease, assesses workplace occupational health and safety hazards, recommends control measures, supports efforts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and identifies industry standards of practice that provide a safe working environment. Under general supervision of the ESH Assistant Director, the Industrial Hygienist III will provide program management in areas such as environmental sampling, hazard surveys and workplace evaluations, identification of exposure criteria, job hazard analysis, occupational exposure monitoring, chemical inventory management, work planning and control, training, and monitoring. This position will provide increased oversight and rigor to multiple ESH programs, especially in the areas of hazard analysis, work task evaluation, and documentation of safety and radiological systems, leading to improvements in human performance and reductions in exposure to workplace hazards. The position interacts with Ames Laboratory staff, scientists, students, visitors, ISU Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) colleagues, and DOE personnel.

This individual will provide industrial hygiene management to program elements that implement the Ames Lab strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals. In addition to the duties above, the Industrial Hygienist III will be expected to monitor and improve safety programs, conduct surveys, collect and analyze samples, complete inspections, manage surveillance, monitoring, and exposure data, and evaluate compliance.

Excellent coordination and communication skills are needed to effectively negotiate and appropriately influence the safety behavior of individual lab workers, group leaders, and research lab groups towards better procedures for best management practices.  This position involves multiple tasks and requires the ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively, and identify opportunities to work as efficiently as possible.
 

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS810

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
March 15, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 29, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14272