Job TitleIndustrial Hygiene SpecialistRequisition NumberRE50755Working TitleSenior Chemical Safety/Industrial Hygiene SpecialistDepartment Name3DE60:Hazardous Materials & WasteWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,805-70,075/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationPhysical Requirements
walking, sitting for extended periods, lifting 20 lbs.
Shift
Day shift; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Monday-Friday; and 40 hours/week.
Job Summary
This position’s primary responsibilities are:
- Interact with employees and areas where chemicals are used and stored to keep current chemical safety programs, procedures, inventories, training, and recordkeeping up to date.
- Perform chemical user risk assessments and perform or support exposure monitoring.
- Conduct training, develop web content, and in-person technical support for chemical users.
- Utilize and manage University databases to perform data analysis and create written reports to track compliance with OSHA, DHS, and EPA standards.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
EXPERIENCE WITH COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT; DEVELOPING AND PRESENTING TRAINING PROGRAMS, Microsoft 365
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Driver’s license preferred
Deadline to Apply09/30/2025Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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