Consultant - Industrial Hygiene - Pharmaceutical and Lab

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About the role:
BSI is seeking a strong, technically focused Industrial Hygiene Consultant to join our EHS team in the Boston, MA area.

The Consultant will be based at a high-profile biopharmaceutical laboratory and research facility and will serve as a trusted technical resource supporting exposure assessments, laboratory safety, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
 

• Perform technical industrial hygiene assessments, including air, noise, and chemical exposure monitoring.

• Independently plan and execute exposure monitoring studies, selecting appropriate sampling methodologies and equipment.

• Analyze IH data using sound statistical methods and prepare clear, defensible, client-ready reports with actionable recommendations.

• Conduct laboratory inspections, document unsafe conditions, and collaborate with staff to develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).

• Support laboratory and research operations, including chemical safety, biosafety, and hazard communication programs.

• Provide IH support within laboratory environments; experience supporting vivariums or animal care facilities is a plus.

• Lead incident investigations and support corrective and preventive action implementation.

• Organize and participate in safety meetings with site leadership to proactively address hazards.

• Oversee chemical management processes, including new chemical approval, storage, segregation, and compliance reviews.

• Conduct periodic hazardous chemical inventories and support regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Deliver lab safety training (e.g., BBP, Safe Start) to new hires and existing staff.

• Support spill response planning, cleanup procedures, and coordination with local agencies.

• Stay current on federal, state, and local EHS regulations; experience with Cambridge, MA regulatory requirements is a plus.

• Provide program-level IH support across the East Coast, including oversight of IH activities in Boston and Philadelphia (expect 1–2 trips to Philadelphia annually over the long term).

• Support BSI’s presence in the professional IH and safety community, including engagement with organizations such as AIHA and the Greater Boston ASSP.
   

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• CIH certification, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional IH experience, or a Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene.

• 5–7 years of hands-on industrial hygiene experience, preferably in consulting or laboratory environments.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage technical IH programs.

• Laboratory experience required; vivarium or animal care facility experience strongly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of exposure assessment strategies, sampling techniques, and IH data interpretation.

• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing professional client deliverables.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with IH data management and statistical tools is a plus.

• Prior people management or mentoring experience is a plus.

BSI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, a company-matched 401(k), 11 paid holidays, and 4 weeks of paid time off.
 

The salary for this position can range from $98,400 to $135,300 annually; actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget and internal peer compensation comparisons.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
 
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.