Industrial Hygienist

Summary

About the Position: Duty location is Natick Soldier System Center, Natick, MA 01760

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Administer the Industrial Hygiene Program for US Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center and US Army Materials Technology Laboratory.
• Develop procedures, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or other written materials to implement and document the Industrial Hygiene Program at each location.
• Conduct periodic surveys in coordination with Safety Department and Occupational Health Services of working conditions.
• Oversee necessary sampling to quantify extent of hazardous exposure. Maintains and insures calibration of industrial hygiene equipment.
• Prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for hazards control. Enters data into DOEHRS-IH in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work with engineering systems, material substitution, or the use of personal protective devices, or work with engineers to develop control measures, in ventilation systems, material substitution, or the use of personal protective devices.
• Annual responsibility to conduct industrial hygiene hazard analysis in BSL2 labs and to review the SOPs for handling various chemicals in laboratory procedures.
• Conduct required annual Hearing Conservation Training and Blood Borne Pathogens training and possible Workstation Ergonomic Safety Training.
• Identify employee exposures to be used as the basis for the medical surveillance program.
• Provide education, including individual counseling, group teaching, written material and other training aids.

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