Industrial Hygienist Senior

Working at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY – part-time (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

About the Role

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to serve as a senior technical leader within Occupational Health and Safety. This role supports the health and safety of employees, students, patients, researchers, and visitors by identifying workplace hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing effective control measures. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted resource across research, healthcare, academic, and operational environments while leading programs that strengthen compliance and reduce occupational health risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial hygiene programs focused on exposure assessment, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, indoor air quality, and radon mitigation
• Conduct and oversee chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazard assessments across campus operations
• Develop exposure monitoring strategies, sampling protocols, and risk assessments
• Perform air monitoring, noise assessments, ventilation evaluations, and contamination investigations
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide technical guidance on occupational health risks and compliance obligations
• Develop policies, procedures, training materials, and technical guidance documents
• Maintain industrial hygiene equipment, monitoring tools, and exposure data systems
• Analyze trends and program metrics to identify emerging risks and recommend program improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental health and safety, or a related field
• 4 years of related experience
• Strong understanding of OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, AIHA, and other relevant standards and regulations
• Expertise in exposure monitoring, hazard assessments, and risk evaluation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience developing training programs, policies, and technical guidance
• Ability to manage multiple projects while working independently and collaboratively

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to carry equipment (up to 35 lbs) to locations around campus
• Walk on uneven surfaces
• Climb ladders

Benefits

• Meaningful impact: Help protect the health and safety of the university community
• Technical leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert on occupational health and industrial hygiene programs
• Professional growth: Work across research, healthcare, academic, and operational environments
• Varied responsibilities: Blend exposure assessment, program management, training, and compliance activities
• Collaborative environment: Partner with faculty, researchers, healthcare professionals, facilities staff, and university leadership
• UK’s exceptional benefits package

Pay

$44,678–71,469 per year.

Optional Writing Sample

If you choose to submit a writing sample, please provide a complete or partial indoor air quality report or similar document in which you made a recommendation for improvements related to an occupational safety and health issue(s). A visit summary addressing the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, prevention, and/or control of a workplace hazard(s) is also acceptable. The writing sample should showcase your knowledge in occupational safety and health and industrial hygiene.