Job Description
Industrial Hygienist
Posting Number: SP005050P
Division/College: DFA Operations
Department: Environmental Health and Safety
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- Managing the Industrial Hygiene Programs
- Providing remedies for exposures to hazardous materials
- Conducting indoor environmental air quality investigations
- Developing and providing training in industrial hygiene topics
- Performing laboratory safety audits
- Responding to hazardous materials emergencies
- Providing supervision for program staff
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Three years’ experience in industrial hygiene duties and indoor air quality sampling and assessment
- Experience managing regulatory compliance as demonstrated by holding at least one of the below:
- EPA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor certification
- AHERA Building Inspector certification
- EPA Lead-Based Paint Inspector certification
- A Certified Industrial Hygienist
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related field
Required Other:
- Must reside within 15 miles of the University of Idaho or willing to relocate to within 15 miles of Moscow within six months after initial hire for the purpose of emergency response
- Able to work weekends/nights for on-call and emergency service requests
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the University of Idaho requirements to drive university vehicles
- Must participate in the University of Idaho medical surveillance program
- Ability to travel occasionally to meet business needs
Additional Preferred:
- Masters degree, preferably in industrial hygiene, life sciences, chemistry, or a related field
- Certifications:
- EPA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor certification
- AHERA Building Inspector certification
- EPA Lead-Based Paint Inspector certification, and/or
- A Certified Industrial Hygienist
Experience working in a university settingAdvanced knowledge of:
- Industrial hygiene principles
- The selection, proper use, and application of personal protective equipment
- Asbestos and lead-based paint regulations and procedures pertaining to ensuring the safety of abatement personnel and building occupants laboratory safety rules, regulations and established guidelines
Knowledge of the principles and properties of chemistryWorking knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, consensus standards and current technology concerning health and safety issues, and ability to interpret and apply themAbility to operate personal computers and demonstrate proficiency using word processing programs and database software
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Ability to carry, lift and/or otherwise move heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $73,320.00 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 10/13/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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