Industrial Hygienist 9-12

State of Michigan • To Be Determined - TBD, MI

1d • Remote

About The Position

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO. Participate in the state programs for the control and prevention of occupational illness and disease by conducting inspections and investigations of potential health hazards in all places of employment, including industrial plants in both the private and public sectors.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, public health, occupational safety or health, or engineering with a minimum of 20 semester (30 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biology, biostatistics, chemistry, critical incident analysis, engineering, environmental health, epidemiology, ergonomics, health physics, industrial hygiene, physics, physiology, public health, sampling and laboratory analysis, hazardous materials, hazardous materials management, or toxicology.
• For Industrial Hygienist 10: One year of professional experience in the prevention of occupational diseases and the protection and improvement of the industrial health environment equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist 9.
• For Industrial Hygienist P11: Two years of professional experience in the prevention of occupational diseases and the protection and improvement of the industrial health environment equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist, including one year equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist 10.
• For Industrial Hygienist 12: Three years of professional experience in the prevention of occupational diseases and the protection and improvement of the industrial health environment equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist, including one year equivalent to an Industrial Hygienist P11.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Annual audiometric test and mandatory use of a respirator, which requires an annual physical to ensure the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Candidates may be required to pass a hyperbaric tunnel physical as a portion of the hiring/interview process to ensure the ability to perform investigations in a pressurized tunnel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations of potential health hazards in all places of employment, including industrial plants in both the private and public sectors.
• Participate in state programs for the control and prevention of occupational illness and disease.

Benefits

• The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level