Industrial Hygienist I/II - Ames National Laboratory

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Retirement benefits

Vacation & leave

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Ames National Laboratory is seeking an Industrial Hygienist I/II to help anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards across laboratories, shops, and field sites. The role supports DOE/OSHA and lab requirements while building experience under guidance.

The Industrial Hygienist II portion offers independent IH services for assigned programs, performing exposure assessments, interpreting results, and recommending controls to protect worker health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs foundational industrial hygiene activities to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards in laboratories, shops, offices, and field locations.
• Builds technical competence under supervision of a Senior Industrial Hygienist.
• Industrial Hygienist II works independently to provide IH services for an assigned portfolio of operations and programs.
• Plans and executes routine and moderately complex exposure assessments, interprets results, and recommends controls.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Title: Industrial Hygienist I/II - Ames National Laboratory

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of the Ames Laboratory Senior Industrial Hygienist, the Industrial Hygienist I performs foundational industrial hygiene activities that help anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards and confirm protection from risks from occupational health hazards in laboratories, shops, offices, field locations, construction/maintenance projects, and other assigned work areas. Builds technical competence under the guidance of a more experienced industrial hygienist.

In addition to all of the duties listed above, the Industrial Hygienist II works independently to provide industrial hygiene services for an assigned portfolio of laboratory operations, facilities, research activities, or programs. Plans and executes routine and moderately complex exposure assessments, interprets results, recommends controls, and supports compliance decisions with applicable DOE, OSHA, state, and laboratory requirements.

Industrial Hygienist I Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree

Industrial Hygienist II Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in a relevant science, engineering, industrial hygiene, or occupational/environmental health discipline or at least three years of related professional experience.
• Licensure in one or more of the following: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified or Associate Safety Professional (CSP or ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Registered Environmental Manager. Credentials, relevant professional proficiency certifications, or documented continuing-education work in the field of occupational safety and health.
• Demonstrated experience in exposure assessment, workplace hazard evaluation, sampling equipment, technical reporting, and work planning/control in a research, industrial, or comparable setting.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA standards, 10 CFR Part 851, relevant DOE directives and laboratory procedures, and recognized IH methods.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, explain technical findings, influence safe work practices, and maintain defensible records.

Department/Program & College Description: Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Employees with appointment at Ames National Laboratory are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation during the recruitment phase for review by Ames National Laboratory.

Employment is contingent upon satisfying applicable requirements of Ames National Laboratory's federal sponsor, the United States Department of Energy, and ISU requirements. These may include background checks and eligibility determinations related to access of facilities, information, or projects. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain government access authorization for the duration of the appointment.

Department Unit/Website: www.ameslab.gov

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Fle