Senior Industrial Hygienist

Senior Industrial Hygienist

Location: Oceanside, CA, 92056

Duration: 12 months

Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Hygienist to support biologics manufacturing and technology transfer operations in a highly regulated GMP environment. This role will serve as the key EHS subject matter expert ensuring safety, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance are integrated into manufacturing process changes, equipment implementation, and product transfers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct industrial hygiene risk assessments and exposure evaluations

• Identify and mitigate chemical, process, and operational hazards

• Support technology transfer initiatives and Management of Change (MOC) activities

• Recommend and validate engineering controls including ventilation systems, fume hoods, and containment solutions

• Participate in hazard reviews, PSSR activities, and CAPA management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, NIOSH, and related safety standards

• Deliver safety and hazard awareness training to cross-functional teams

Qualification & Experience:

• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in Occupational Health and/or Industrial Hygiene, including relevant regulations, codes, and consensus standards (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH)

• Proven ability to evaluate complex chemical processes to identify/mitigate hazards.

• Hands-on experience in risk assessment, exposure monitoring, and development of control solutions (engineering, administrative, PPE)

• Problem-solving ability and sound judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information

• Previous experience in manufacturing and/or the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry with technology transfer projects

• Basic knowledge of core safety and Environmental regulations applicable to GMP and non-GMP biologics manufacturing environments

• Experience with Management of Change (MOC) processes and documentation systems.

• Familiarity with Pre-Start-Up Safety Review (PSSR) procedures

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with a major in Chemistry, Life Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or other relevant scientific field

• Must be proficient in recommending and validating engineering controls (e.g., glove boxes, fume hoods).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently within broad guidelines and policies

• Self-starter with excellent communication skills and ability to influence safety culture across all levels of the organization

• Ability to walk, stand, and climb in industrial environments for extended periods

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally

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