Industrial Hygienist Associate
Purdue University ·
- Seniority
- Junior
- Category
- Occupational safety
Job Summary
Administrative Operations | West Lafayette, IN
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, you will 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.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in occupational health and safety. 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.
If you are curious, motivated, and passionate about health and safety, this is an exciting opportunity to launch your industrial hygiene career at one of the nation's leading public research universities.
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. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service-focused teams across campus. Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.
Our employees benefit from the stability of year-round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.
Apply now to begin your career with Administration Operations!
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene or related field required
- An equivalent combination and education may also be considered
Preferred:
- One (1) year of experience in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene
- One (1) year experience in a university setting
Skills Required:
- Excellent communication skills needed
- 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
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Career Stream
Professional 1
- Pay Band S055
- Job Code #20002743
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