Industrial Hygienist Associate

About the role

Join Administrative Operations as an Industrial Hygienist and contribute to creating safe and healthy learning, research, and work environments across Purdue's West Lafayette and regional campuses. In this entry-level professional role, you will support research safety programs and provide industrial hygiene services focused on recognizing, evaluating, and controlling occupational hazards. You will work closely with experienced industrial hygiene professionals, conduct exposure assessments, perform workplace sampling, analyze findings, and help recommend corrective actions to support compliance and risk reduction efforts.

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of settings, providing an outstanding foundation for developing expertise in industrial hygiene and occupational health. You'll collaborate with researchers, campus partners, and safety professionals. The role may involve work at heights, in varying environmental conditions, around hazardous materials, in confined spaces, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

About Us

Be a part of Administrative Operations—the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable, and transformative services. We support the university’s day-to-day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future. Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers, and more.

Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene or related field required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered)
• One (1) year of experience in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene (preferred)
• One (1) year of experience in a university setting (preferred)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene profession, Federal and State Regulations pertaining to Occupational Health, and monitoring & surveillance instrumentation and procedures
• Strong work organization, verbal and written communication, and demonstrated leadership skills
• Microsoft computer skills

Additional Information

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
• Retirement plans
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth