University of Southern California · 2 weeks ago
Occupational Health Safety Specialist II
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Southern California is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles. The role involves developing and implementing comprehensive Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and conducting evaluations of workplace environments to protect the health and well-being of the university community.
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Responsibilities
Leading the implementation and management of Industrial Hygiene programs, including air and noise monitoring, exposure assessments, and chemical inventory reviews
Supporting medical surveillance and occupational health initiatives by identifying exposure risks and coordinating necessary monitoring and testing
Conducting inspections and hazard assessments to ensure workplace safety, with a focus on identifying and mitigating industrial hygiene-related risks
Investigating incidents and exposures to determine root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Maintaining detailed industrial hygiene records, sampling results, and documentation to support compliance and reporting needs
Partnering with departments to ensure safe work procedures in high-risk areas
Participating in emergency response planning and providing technical support during environmental or health-related incidents
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
At least 3 years experience, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
Current knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations, as well as other applicable federal, state, local and university standards and regulations
Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize work assignments
Working knowledge of safety and health management, industrial hygiene, or health physics methods, procedures, techniques, facilities and equipment
Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or re-engineering operating strategies, systems and procedures
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
Preferred
Master's degree
5+ years of experience
Additional experience in lieu of Master's degree
Benefits
Tuition assistance for you and your family
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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