Industrial Hygienist
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At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.
Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.
Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.
Role Overview:
The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for leading the site’s occupational health and industrial hygiene program to protect employees from chemical, physical, and ergonomic hazards within manufacturing and laboratory environments. The role partners with operations, engineering, quality, and EHS teams to identify workplace exposures, assess risks, implement effective controls, and ensure compliance with occupational health regulations and company standards. The Industrial Hygienist also oversees exposure monitoring, analyzes exposure data, provides technical recommendations to management, and promotes continuous improvement in worker health protection programs.
This is an on site role at our Devens, MA site with expected hours 8AM-5PM M-F.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the site Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Hygiene (IH/OH) program to protect employee health in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
Conduct hazard assessments and characterize risks associated with potent compounds, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace exposures.
Develop and execute exposure monitoring programs, including assessment of chemical and physical hazards such as noise and temperature.
Analyze exposure monitoring data, interpret results, and provide recommendations to management to reduce occupational health risks.
Evaluate and implement engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize employee exposure.
Lead the site's ergonomics program by conducting assessments and implementing solutions to reduce ergonomic hazards.
Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations, exposure standards, and company policies, while supporting inspections and audits.
Develop and deliver training on occupational hygiene topics, including hazardous material handling, exposure monitoring, PPE, and ergonomics.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this role is $105,000–$115,000. This range represents a good‑faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In exceptional cases, compensation may exceed the stated range.
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual incentive bonus program. Bonus targets vary by career level and are based on individual and company performance.
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Additional Information:
Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.
Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
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Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Veranova is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and industrial markets.