Associate Industrial Hygienist - Spec I

Company: Laser Institute of America
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately six months; possible extension up to one year. Please note: will be based at Mission Bay campus, but must be available to travel to all other UCSF locations in SF.Will include optional medical benefits, holiday pay, sick leave accrual and vacation accrual. Career potential!UCSF is committed to protecting its workforce and the environment, as we advance health worldwide. The UCSF Office of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) provides expertise and resources to help the UCSF community maintain a safe workplace, ensure safe work practices, and preserve the environment. EH&S is responsible for the safety of all faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors. EH&S also supports regulatory compliance for all campus workplace safety and environmental compliance issues including: biosafety, chemical safety, environmental protection, ergonomics, facilities safety, fire and life safety, industrial hygiene, radiation safety, laser safety, DEA controlled substance compliance, hazardous materials, spill response, food facility compliance and safety, safety training, personal protective equipment (PPE), asbestos, hazardous waste management, etc. The department also provides substantial safety and environmental program support to the UCSF Health System and several UCSF affiliates.Key Responsibilities:

• Under direct supervision, performs entry-level duties in the fields of industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational safety, pest control, laboratory safety, environmental health (sanitation), environmental protection, hazardous materials control, hazardous waste management (may include shipping), fire safety, radiation safety, and emergency services.
• Performs initial and annual respirator fit testing for UCSF faculty, learners, and staff.
• Assists in scheduling fit testing sessions, including drop-in sessions, department-specific, and by appointment.
• Assists in training on respiratory protection in conjunction with fit testing services and/or in response to other hazard assessments.
• Assists with maintaining documentation required of the Respiratory Protection Program.
• Assists with the revision of documentation, protocols, and policies related to respiratory protection and industrial hygiene reports.
• Assists with data entry and maintaining databases.
• Conducts basic sampling and/or monitoring procedures.
• Performs indoor air quality investigations (including HVAC assessments).
• Performs viable and non-viable air sampling in support of UCSF Health's infection control air sampling program.
• Performs water and bulk sampling in support of various EH&S programs.
• Performs occupational exposure monitoring for hazardous chemicals used in clinical and non-clinical environments under the supervision of senior IH staff.
• Performs periodic testing of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) equipment.
• Coordinates with UCSF employees, laboratories, equipment rental companies, and administration of data, equipment maintenance, and calibration.
• Assists with basic ergonomic evaluations.The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:
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