Occupational Health and Safety Consultant - Greater Boston Area

Company Profile 

Colden Corporation is an occupational health, safety and environmental consulting firm seeking experienced individuals to join our New England team. We are a dynamic and growing business with a focus on quality, employee professional development, and premier client service. Colden offers a competitive compensation package, medical benefits, 401K retirement plan, paid vacation, and profit sharing. Colden is owned and managed by practicing Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) and Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs). 

Position Description 

We are currently seeking an experienced professional with more than 10 years of relevant health and safety expertise. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in occupational health and safety consulting and demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects with minimal oversight, all while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff. 

The successful candidate will work with a team of CIHs, CSPs, senior scientists, and health and safety specialists to provide occupational health and safety consulting services to a diverse mix of industries, with a focus on pharmaceutical
and high technology manufacturing and R&D. 
Tasks may include: 

• Manage projects from inception to completion including preparing project budget, proposals and reports. Track project budgets, deliverables, and milestones in relation to client expectations. 

• Develop written health and safety programs, training materials, and deliver in-person training. 

• Research and demonstrate an understanding
  of EHS standards and guidelines (e.g., OSHA, ACGIH, ANSI, NFPA). 

• Interact with client management, technical personnel, and production workers.  

• Conduct
  industrial hygiene surveys to assess chemical, physical and biological agents (e.g., air and surface sampling, noise monitoring, etc.). 

• Perform health and
  safety assessments, inspections, or audits in various
  client industrial and non-industrial settings, such as manufacturing sites, laboratories, universities, hospitals, museums, media and entertainment productions, offices, and other work environments.
  Exercise a working knowledge of common OSHA compliance program elements (e.g., hazard communication, respiratory protection, noise, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection). 

• Conduct indoor air/environmental quality and microbial investigations. 

• Prepare written reports summarizing site visit observations and results. Develop recommended corrective actions in accordance with
  results. 
  

This is a full-time position assigned to Colden’s Manchester, NH office. Other New England locations will be considered for a hybrid role working in Colden’s office(s), at client sites, or from home based on current project assignments and schedules. Colden’s Manchester office is located in the beautifully restored Waumbec Mill, with Merrimack River views and an on-site café. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree (BS), preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or environmental health
  (or a science or engineering degree and relevant work experience). 

• CIH or CSP certification or eligible to sit for certification exam within one year. 

• Experience range: 10 years. 

• Demonstrated project management experience. 

• Experience in common industrial hygiene monitoring methods and noise dosimetry. Able to research methods and perform thorough industrial hygiene surveys independently. 

• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines. 

• Attention to detail and strong technical writing skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at preparing concise, thorough reports and client communications, ensuring all documentation meets the highest professional standards. 

• Ability and willingness to travel are essential, with fluctuating levels of travel based on project assignment. The role may require approximately 50% travel to local New England client sites and/or travel to other U.S. locations.  
  

Desired Qualifications 

• MS degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, or environmental health science. 

• OSHA 10- or 30-hour General Industry Training and/or OSHA HAZWOPER certification. 

• Previous health and safety consulting experience. 

Why Join Colden? 

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in creating or maintaining safe and healthy environments for clients and workers and contribute to sustainability improvements. 

• Professional Growth: Support for professional development and career advancement, with internal educational offerings and company Technical Summit. Opportunities to work with Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, and other Colden specialists for on-the-job training and coaching or mentoring.  

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals and industry experts as part of our “All-One-Company” approach. 

• Competitive Compensation: Colden offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on your experience and credentials, with opportunity for professional recognition, reward, and advancement depending on individual performance and contributions. 

E-Verify Participation Disclosure: 

Colden Corporation 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. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.