Industrial Hygiene Specialist / Industrial Hygiene Technician

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

119d • $21 - $35

About The Position

Are you committed to fostering a safe and secure environment where people can thrive? As an Industrial Hygiene Specialist or Technician at St. Jude, you'll play a vital role in protecting the well-being of our patients, staff, and visitors. From conducting safety assessments and managing hazardous materials to responding to incidents and maintaining critical documentation, your work will directly support our mission of excellence in care and research. If you're passionate about safety and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to be part of our dedicated team.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Minimum Requirement: 4+ years of experience in relevant safety area.
• Prior St. Jude or other similar research institutions experience preferred.
• Equipment maintenance and certification experience preferred.
• Knowledge of biosafety cabinets or similar systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in science or engineering-related field preferred.
• Prior relevant experience in applicable area preferred (e.g., applied health physics in radiation safety programs; infection prevention and control; EHS).
• Prior relevant experience in implementation of federal and state regulations and license conditions preferred.
• Relevant license preferred based on safety area (e.g., Industrial Hygiene: NSF Accredited Class II Biosafety Cabinet Field Certification).

Responsibilities

• Execute a variety of safety-related tasks across assigned areas.
• Develop and perform routine and specialized tasks within safety domains such as industrial hygiene, radiation safety, and hazardous materials.
• Conduct surveys and assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Manage hazardous waste pickups in compliance with safety protocols.
• Track and evaluate safety risks to support proactive mitigation efforts.
• Respond to safety incidents and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Troubleshoot, report, and record advanced safety issues related to processes and systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to safety activities.
• Assist in maintaining safety standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, and systems.
• Proactively engage with personnel and leadership to understand and address safety needs and concerns.
• Guide and train new safety technicians on standard safety tasks and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and institutional goals.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $21.00 - $35.50 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED