Industrial Hygienist — IH Programs & Safety Leadership

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Iowa City Health Care System is seeking a qualified Industrial Hygienist to develop and manage comprehensive industrial hygiene programs within a healthcare setting.

The role focuses on hazard recognition, evaluation, and control, with responsibilities including exposure assessment, data analysis, and implementation of engineering and administrative controls to protect worker health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, or related field; ABET-accredited or ABIH eligibility preferred.
• ABIH certification or doctoral degree with transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and manages comprehensive industrial hygiene programs at VA Iowa City.
• Leads hazard recognition, evaluation, and control efforts to protect worker health.
• Performs sampling, data analysis, and interpretation to assess exposures to chemicals, biologicals, and physical stresses.
• Provides engineering, administrative, and PPE recommendations to control exposures and improve health outcomes.
• Oversees compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and VA environmental health standards; coordinates medical surveillance and related programs.

Skills

Exposure data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field

ABIH Certification

Job description

VA Iowa City Health Care System is seeking a qualified Industrial Hygienist to develop and manage comprehensive industrial hygiene programs within a healthcare setting.

The role focuses on hazard recognition, evaluation, and control, with responsibilities including exposure assessment, data analysis, and implementation of engineering and administrative controls to protect worker health.