Certified Industrial Hygienist - Short Term Project

Overview

This contracted role in Durham, NC is a 2-week project. Local candidates are preferred.

The Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is responsible for anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental factors that may affect employee health, safety, and well-being. This role ensures compliance with applicable occupational health regulations and supports the organization’s mission to provide a safe and healthy work environment.

• Identify, evaluate, and control chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards in the workplace
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring, sampling, and exposure assessments (e.g., air, noise, heat, radiation)
• Develop and implement exposure control strategies, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE programs
• Interpret sampling data and prepare technical reports with recommendations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, and other applicable regulations and standards
• Support incident investigations, exposure complaints, and occupational illness cases
• Provide technical guidance on ventilation systems, process design, and hazard mitigation
• Develop and deliver training related to industrial hygiene, hazard communication, and exposure prevention
• Collaborate with EHS, operations, engineering, and management teams
• Maintain records, monitoring data, and regulatory documentation
• Stay current on industrial hygiene best practices, regulations, and emerging risks

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential in good standing
• 3–7+ years of industrial hygiene or occupational health experience (depending on role level)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ACGIH TLVs, and industrial hygiene principles
• Experience with exposure monitoring equipment and data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or related discipline
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, or chemical environments
• Familiarity with risk assessment software and exposure modeling tools
• Professional certifications beyond CIH (e.g., CSP)

• Ability to work in industrial or field environments
• Use of PPE as required

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Regulatory compliance expertise
• Technical writing and reporting
• Collaboration and communication