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American Industrial Hygiene Association
Pittsburgh Section
Job Opportunities
The listings below have been provided
by member organizations. To post a job or update your listing, please
email Christy Kirsch at
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Junior Environmental
Scientist with Skelly and Loy, Inc.
Skelly and Loy is seeking an individual to serve as a Junior
Environmental Scientist to assist other environmental staff. Individual must
have a strong work ethic and be willing and able to travel.
Education/Experience
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Associate degree in Environmental Science or a
combination of work experience and/or technical training |
Responsibilities
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Conduct field sampling for asbestos, lead, mold, surface
water and groundwater, chain-of-custody verification.
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Assist with
the preparation of findings reports.
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Collection of
field data.
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Download/upload data from field monitoring instruments.
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Coordinate
work with supervisors.
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Meet project
schedules and deliverables.
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Verify
contractor compliance with Federal and State Regulations. |
Required Skills
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Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Outlook.
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Time,
resource, and writing skills.
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Responsiveness
to client and project requests.
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Ability to
work on multiple project assignments concurrently while adhering to
schedules and deliverables.
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Ability to
work in a team environment. |
Desired Skills
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Minimum of 2 years of work-related skill, knowledge, or
experience.
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Ability to
lift 40 lbs. or greater.
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PA asbestos,
lead, mold certifications.
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OSHA 40 Hour
HAZWOPER training preferred. |
E-mail your
resume to
Jobs@skellyloy.com
Industrial
Hygienist Position with FedEx Ground, Moon Township, PA
Provides field Safety personnel with in-depth, comprehensive
advice and interpretation of federal, state and local agency regulations
affecting workplace safety, especially those involving environmental and hygiene
factors. Conducts on-site evaluations, observing work practices and
environmental conditions for potential safety and health hazards. Provides
safety analysis, coverage, and response to internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Functions
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Promotes a “Safety
Above All” culture.
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Assesses workplace for
environmental health hazards by observing work conditions, assessing records,
conducting interviews, sampling, and monitoring chemical or physical agents.
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Determines appropriate
monitoring and sampling strategies.
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Procures, maintains,
operates, and calibrates a variety of sampling and monitoring equipment.
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Evaluates and
interprets monitoring and sampling results, makes determinations, and develops
corrective strategies.
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Prepares accurate and
complete technical reports of survey findings, and provides recommendations on
how to correct present or potential threats.
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Provides expert-level
knowledge regarding deliverables to improve safety performance. Uses subject
matter expertise to develop targeted solutions that positively impact safety
results.
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Remains current on
regulatory and industry trends and incorporate that knowledge into requirements
and recommendations.
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Establishes and
maintains cross-functional relationships in support of safety initiatives.
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Minimum
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry,
Physics, Biology, Public Health, or related fields required. Master’s degree
preferred.
Minimum Experience
Seven (7) years previous experience required in Safety, Industrial Hygiene,
Atmospheric or Environmental testing.
Required Skills, Abilities and/or Licensure
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Professional
designation required: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
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Extensive knowledge of
concepts, practices, and industry trends related to industrial/occupational
safety.
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Software skills,
including use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
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Verbal and written
communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential
information.
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Demonstrated ability
to build professional rapport, and positively influence diverse groups
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% of Travel for
Position: 25-50%.
Applicants must apply online at:
https://jobs-groundushd.icims.com/jobs/26420/job?mode=view
Non-Dietary Exposure and Risk Assessment Scientists)
Bayer CropScience (BCS) has an opening in
their Research Triangle Park, NC facility
Bayer CropScience (BCS), a
subgroup of Bayer AG is one of the world's leading innovative crop science
companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds
and traits. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive
service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural
applications. Bayer
CropScience has a global workforce of 20,700 and is represented in more than 120
countries.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to provide non-dietary exposure and risk
assessment expertise in support of product safety for Bayer CropScience NA.
Position responsibilities include the collection, evaluation, and dissemination
of product-related non-dietary exposure and risk information, and the
application of multi-route, multi-source aggregate and cumulative residential
exposure and risk assessment models. The individual in this position will work
under the guidance of senior non-dietary exposure and risk assessment experts
within the Human Safety department to develop occupational and residential
product safety assessments required by North American regulatory authorities for
product registration and defense.
Success in this position requires the understanding and application of human
exposure and risk assessment principles to the conduct of non-dietary safety
assessments associated with agricultural and residential pesticide use. This
position is an integral part of a cross-functional human safety assessment team
and requires close integration and alignment with experts in non-dietary and
dietary exposure, mammalian toxicology, risk assessment and regulatory safety.
Working Relationships:
This position is part
of a cross-functional team of scientists (toxicologists, non-dietary and dietary
exposure experts, and risk assessors) responsible for developing comprehensive
human safety profiles and dossiers required for NA and global registration of
Bayer CropScience (BCS) products. As such, this position interfaces with a large
number of people
both inside and outside of the company, requiring extensive development and
maintenance of good functional working relationships. Throughout Bayer
CropScience, contacts range from vice-presidents to scientific specialists and
from Research and Marketing to Production in order to establish priorities and
outline courses of action regarding regulatory requirements, customer requests
and public health issues. Outside contacts include industry trade group
representatives addressing scientific issues and industry projects regarding
exposure and risk analysis; scientists, engineers, and scientific managers in
EPA, PMRA, CDPR and state regulatory agencies addressing regulatory requirements
and interpretations of exposure and risk analysis; customer representatives;
university scientists involved with Bayer projects; and various scientific,
research and development, and legal personnel dealing with exposure and risk
assessment.
Major Tasks & Responsibilities:
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Coordinate the
collection, evaluation, and dissemination of product-related non-dietary
exposure and risk information in support of BCS business operations ensuring
continued product registrations, employee and customer protection, and
compliance with United States and Canadian government regulations.
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Populate and run
deterministic and probabilistic non-dietary exposure and risk assessment models
to produce comprehensive aggregate and cumulative assessments for new and
existing BCS products.
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Provide strategic
input into the planning, design and conduct of non-dietary exposure studies
performed by internal and external partners to ensure high quality and cost
effective studies that meet international scientific and regulatory standards.
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Assess strengths and
weaknesses of non-dietary product safety positions for BCS products and advise
regulatory and business colleagues on potential issues and strategies for
managing them to minimize negative impacts on product registrations, sales and
profitability.
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Establish and maintain
a leadership role in professional and trade association activities involving
pesticide exposure evaluation methodologies, strategies or regulations so that
incumbent's expertise in exposure and risk assessment is recognized by
scientific and regulatory personnel when dealing with BCS products/issues.
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Be an active and
contributing member of the cross-functional BCS Human Safety, NA team.
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Your Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Industrial
Hygiene, Toxicology, Epidemiology or a related science and 0-3 years of
experience in human safety assessment along with demonstrated
technical leadership skills is preferred. An M.S. in an appropriate scientific
discipline with 3+ years of experience will also be considered.
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Must possess excellent
communication and organizational skills and the ability to work within a team to
accomplish projects that require the co-operation and efforts of several
individuals.
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Must be able to
communicate technical information clearly and accurately in both oral and
written form.
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Strong computer skills
and a demonstrated understanding of the use and application of exposure and risk
assessment models is very desirable.
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Other desirable
qualifications include:
* Ability to apply broad expertise to problems outside of normal experience to
arrive at innovative strategies and solutions
*Ability to plan, organize and manage a diverse workload to meet all work
objectives within established deadlines.
* Understanding of potential exposures associated with agricultural,
professional and consumer pesticide use.
* Knowledge of the EPA and PMRA regulatory processes as it relates to the
evaluation of human exposure, hazard, and risk assessment.
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Your Application
We offer a wide
variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a
competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards
and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as
benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to
helping our
employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and
home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays,
flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to
supporting your professional development through career ladders, training
programs, tuition assistance and professional
association events.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to
explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now.
To all
recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
www.myBayerjob.com
Phone
+1 877 229-3727
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reference Code: 0000053994
Apply online at
Bayer.
ESH Manager:
LORD
Corporation has an opening for a ESH Manager in their Saegertown, PA
facility.
Position Description:
The successful candidate
will be able to perform in an environment of increasing safety and
environmental expectation regarding regulatory compliance and ongoing cost
reduction, creating divergent pressures on performance. In addition, the
incumbent must perform activities in support of plant operations plans and
projects, and is a training resource in the areas of safety and
environmental.
Function:
In support of corporate
strategy, he/she is responsible for the developing strategies that insure
all current and future environmental compliance objectives are met. In
addition, the incumbent is responsible for continuous improvement of the
facility concerning safety and environmental compliance. Other
responsibilities include leading the facility safety committee activities
and projects, leading incident investigations and root cause analysis, the
management and training of emergency response personnel within the facility,
and regulatory reporting as necessary.
Mandatory
Qualifications:
BS in Environmental
Science, Safety Management or related discipline with 3-5 years experience
(demonstrated ability to assume increasing responsibility) or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Proficiency in application of
environmental analysis, working knowledge of industry safety and
environmental system standards, and knowledge of safety and environmental
legislation with application to an industrial environment. Ability to
effectively communicate safety and environmental concepts, plans and
technical data to all levels of the organization. Proficiency in the use of
computers. Good human relations skills.
Non-Mandatory
Qualifications:
Appropriate Safety and/or
Environmental certifications. Plant safety and/or environmental experience.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing concepts/implementation. An advanced Degree
in Safety, Environmental Science or related Engineering.
Apply online at
LORD Corporation.
Health and Safety Associates:
AM Health & Safety, Inc.,
a professional safety and health consulting company based in
Carnegie, Pennsylvania, is seeking two industrial hygienists with 0 to 2 years
of experience in industrial hygiene. Persons in this position will conduct
industrial hygiene services for clients requiring application of engineering
principles and technology to analyze and control conditions contributing to
occupational hazards and diseases. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Position Description & Responsibilities:
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Conducting
plant or area surveys to determine exposures to materials or conditions such
as temperatures, noise, dusts, fumes, vapors, mists, gases, solvents and
radiation, which are known or suspected of being real or potential health
hazards. |
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Implementing
or recommending control measures for exposure to hazardous materials or
conditions. |
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Participates
in the presentation of safety and health training. |
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Prepares
professional survey reports on services provided. |
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Establishes
and develops client relationships. |
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Assists in
prompt and accurate preparation of project invoices. |
Candidates must have:
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Good
problem-solving skills, |
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Proficiency
in computer use including Microsoft Excel and Word applications, |
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Good oral
and written communication skills, |
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Good
organizational and time management skills. |
Job requires
approximately 50% travel, however most travel usually does not involve
overnight stays.
This job
provides an excellent opportunity to apply a science-based academic background
through the diverse practice of industrial hygiene varied industrial settings.
Educational Background and Experience:
A B.S or M.S. degree in industrial hygiene, or equivalent
degrees in related sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, life sciences, etc.)
and a willingness to learn and apply industrial hygiene principles at client
facilities.
AM H&S Provides
Full Benefits; Health, Dental, AD&D, Life, LTD, STD, Company matched 401 (k).
Competitive starting salary.
Salary is
commensurate upon education and experience.
To Apply - Please send resume and qualifications to:
Ms. Melissa Jordan
AM Health and Safety, Inc.
email to:
mjordan@amhealthandsafety.com
5177 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
Phone: 412-429-0560
Fax 412-429-5188
AM Health and Safety, Inc.
is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Posted December 2012
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Last revised:
May 09, 2013
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