Industrial Hygienist
Industrial Hygienist
Location: Chicagoland Area
Compensation: $90,000-$120,000+
Experience: 5+ Years
A growing environmental and industrial hygiene consulting firm is seeking a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or industrial hygiene professional actively pursuing certification to join its expanding consulting practice.
This is not a routine inspection role. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex environmental and occupational health challenges, working directly with clients, and applying technical expertise to unique projects involving indoor air quality, occupational exposure assessments, hazardous materials, and environmental health concerns.
Responsibilities
Industrial Hygiene & Field Investigations
Conduct industrial hygiene assessments involving airborne contaminants, noise exposure, occupational hazards, and workplace health concerns
Perform indoor air quality evaluations, mold assessments, and moisture intrusion investigations
Conduct asbestos and lead inspections, air monitoring, and related environmental assessments
Develop and implement sampling strategies based on project-specific conditions and client objectives
Support investigations involving manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, institutional facilities, restoration projects, and other complex environments
Review field data and provide technically sound recommendations
Consulting & Client Management
Prepare technical reports, findings, and corrective action recommendations
Communicate directly with clients regarding project findings, scopes of work, schedules, and solutions
Assist with proposal development, project planning, and client relationship management
Serve as a trusted advisor to facility owners, property managers, insurers, contractors, and industrial clients
Technical Leadership
Review project deliverables and provide technical guidance to junior staff
Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance efforts
Mentor developing industrial hygiene professionals and field personnel
Assist with expanding the firm's industrial hygiene and environmental health service offerings
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or a related discipline
Active CIH certification strongly preferred
Candidates actively pursuing CIH certification will also be considered
3+ years of industrial hygiene, asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, or environmental consulting experience
Strong technical writing and report preparation skills
Experience conducting environmental sampling and exposure assessments
Ability to independently manage investigations and client interactions
Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally
Preferred Qualifications
Asbestos Inspector and Air Sampling licenses
Lead Inspector and/or Lead Risk Assessor credentials
Experience with OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, and industry guidance standards
Experience preparing proposals and managing consulting projects
Strong problem-solving and client communication abilities
Benefits
Competitive base salary ($90,000-$120,000+)
Health, retirement, and PTO benefits
Support for professional certifications and career development
Opportunity to work on technically challenging and diverse projects
Strong mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities
Stable organization with a strong reputation in the environmental consulting market
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Diverse project portfolio with significant variety and technical complexity
Opportunity to solve unique environmental and occupational health challenges
Strong mix of field investigations, client consulting, and technical leadership
Direct interaction with decision makers and clients
Collaborative environment with room for advancement and professional growth
This opportunity is ideal for an Industrial Hygienist who enjoys combining technical investigation, environmental health consulting, indoor air quality, exposure assessment, and client-facing problem-solving within a growing and highly respected consulting environment.
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