Chemical Hygienist (Environmental Health & Safety)
The Chemical Hygienist at Confidential Client supports occupational health and safety activities at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center by conducting industrial hygiene audits, exposure assessments, and environmental sampling. The role involves evaluating chemical, biological, and physical hazards, managing respiratory protection programs, performing ergonomic assessments, and delivering safety training to ensure a safe workplace environment in technical and aerospace settings.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an Industrial / Chemical Hygienist to support occupational health, safety, and mission-support activities at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center facilities. You will perform hands-on industrial hygiene work, provide technical recommendations, and help maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conduct industrial hygiene audits and field assessments in laboratories, shops, test areas, and support facilities
- Perform qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments for chemical, biological, and physical agents
- Review chemical, material, and equipment purchases to anticipate health hazards and recommend controls
- Conduct asbestos and lead paint assessments and sampling (bulk sampling, air monitoring, documentation)
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial hygiene sampling equipment
- Conduct indoor air quality evaluations and perform noise surveys and personal noise dosimetry
- Support the respiratory protection program (fit testing, user training)
- Develop and deliver employee safety and health training
- Respond to employee health and safety concerns and perform ergonomic assessments
- Document findings using Microsoft Office and industrial-hygiene data management tools
- Evaluate and certify local exhaust ventilation systems, including fume hoods and extractors
What You’ll Bring (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, science, engineering, or a related technical discipline (entry-level candidates with strong technical background may be considered)
- Working knowledge of occupational safety and health standards, regulations, and best practices
- Experience with industrial hygiene sampling, exposure assessments, noise surveys, respiratory protection, ergonomics, indoor air quality, asbestos sampling, or confined space evaluations
- Experience working in laboratory, research, aerospace, manufacturing, government, or technical facility environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and common computer applications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting workloads, and work with minimal oversight
- Familiarity with industrial hygiene data management systems
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Prior experience supporting federal or aerospace sites (e.g., NASA)
- Certifications or training in industrial hygiene, asbestos/lead sampling, or respiratory protection programs
- Experience evaluating local exhaust ventilation and fume hood performance
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base salary: $108,811 per year (estimated)
- Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity
- Benefits vary by client and role; details will be provided during the recruitment process
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Edwards, CA (onsite at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center facilities)
- Employment type: Full-time
Why You’ll Like Working Here
Join a mission-driven site supporting aerospace research and operations. You’ll perform technically varied work, make measurable improvements to worker health and safety, and collaborate with engineers, researchers, and other safety professionals.
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