Certified Industrial Hygienist (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Certified Industrial Hygienist to support our key client’s tech operations in North Chesterfield, VA.  As a Certified Industrial Hygienist, you will utilize your broad knowledge to recognize and evaluate potential hazards and recommend controls.

You will provide technical direction and advice to management, developing and using advanced techniques to evaluate work environments.  This is a part-time (8-16 hours per week) limited term role with a duration of 3 months, extendable.

Key Responsibilities


* Provide subject matter expertise on how to advance site occupational health programs and ensure compliance with Industrial Hygiene best practices and regulatory requirements.


* Review and approve plans for Industrial Hygiene Monitoring samples and provide oversight and analysis on the results of this monitoring.


* Review and approve requests for new chemicals at the site.

If approved, ensure that site new chemical process is executed per procedures.


* Provide direction and guidance to the Health Services Team regarding Medical Surveillance.


* Use Cority (Safety and Occupational Health software) to update workplace segmentation data, document and complete action items.


* Conduct, review, analyze, and document qualitative and qualitative assessments focused on hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic hazards.


* Research and review PPE change and addition requests.


* Review quarterly breathing air testing results and communicate results to manufacturing areas.


* Provide direction and guidance to the site OH team (includes ensuring that OH equipment is properly maintained and providing direction on activities related to Asbestos, Lead and Lasers).


* Assist site IH team with right-sizing processes and procedures for the site.

Required Skills & Experience


* Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering or related degree preferred.


* Must be a Certified Industrial Hygienist.


* Demonstrated expertise in industrial hygiene, exposure science, occupational health, and risk management.


* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable solutions.


* Experience designing and implementing exposure controls and workplace health programs.


* Proven leadership in multi-work environments and perhaps geographical legislative requirements, with the ability to influence across functions.


* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities.


* Knowledge of ISO 45001, corporate management systems, and regulatory frameworks.


* Ability to mentor others, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement.

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