Certified Industrial Hygienist Jobs

Certified Industrial Hygienist jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, healthcare, and government, from entry-level staff hygienist to senior director, with specializations in chemical exposure, occupational health program management, and environmental compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles124+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTerracon Consultants
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Air Products
Industrial Hygienist
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Industrial Hygienist
Air Products
Houston, Texas
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Specialized Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amentum
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Safety Professional
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Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Safety Professional
Amentum
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$160k - $190k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Onterris
Entry-Level Industrial Hygienist
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Entry-Level Industrial Hygienist
Onterris
Kemah, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Human Resources
$60k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
1,001-5,000

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Industrial Hygienist
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Industrial Hygienist
US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Bethesda, Maryland
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
$102k - $133k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Eastman Chemical
Associate Industrial Hygienist
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Eastman Chemical
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Associate Industrial Hygienist
Eastman Chemical
Kingsport, Tennessee
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Certified Industrial Hygienist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Terracon Consultants
Terracon Consultants6 open roles
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US Department of Veterans Affairs6 open roles
The Vertex Companies
The Vertex Companies5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services11
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Automotive2
  • Chemicals & Materials2
  • Aerospace & Defense1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in certified industrial hygienist jobs.

  • Active Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene
  • Proficiency in industrial hygiene sampling methods including air, noise, and biological monitoring
  • Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction standards
  • Experience writing exposure assessment reports and recommending engineering or administrative controls
  • Familiarity with industrial hygiene software for data logging, sampling records, and reporting
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental science, or a related field

Tips for Your Certified Industrial Hygienist Job Search

Lead your resume with CIH credentials

Put your CIH certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the header, not buried in a credentials section. Hiring managers in manufacturing and chemical industries filter for it immediately, and applicant tracking systems often flag it as a required keyword.

Quantify exposure assessments and compliance outcomes

Describe how many workers you covered, which OSHA standards you brought sites into compliance with, and what sampling results looked like before and after your interventions. Vague claims about 'managing programs' won't differentiate you from candidates with similar backgrounds.

Target postings that match your industry sector

CIH roles in petrochemical plants, hospital systems, and federal agencies each call for different regulatory knowledge. Filter your search by sector so your cover letter can speak directly to the hazard profile and compliance framework that employer actually faces.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists certified industrial hygienist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare case-based answers for technical interviews

Interviewers in this field routinely ask you to walk through a real sampling strategy, explain how you'd evaluate a noise overexposure complaint, or interpret air monitoring data. Rehearse two or three actual projects so your answers are concrete rather than procedural.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Ask specifically about the number of sites you'll cover, travel expectations, and whether you'll have budget authority for controls and PPE. CIH roles vary widely in autonomy, and understanding your actual decision-making scope matters as much as title or compensation.

Certified Industrial Hygienist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most certified industrial hygienists?

The companies hiring the most certified industrial hygienists right now include Terracon Consultants, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and The Vertex Companies, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large industrial operations, federal contractors, and hospital systems consistently account for a significant portion of demand.

How many certified industrial hygienist jobs are remote?

About 18% of certified industrial hygienist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-based nature of most roles. Program management, policy development, and consulting oversight positions are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules, while field hygienist and plant-based roles remain largely on-site.

How do you become a certified industrial hygienist?

You earn the CIH credential by completing a qualifying bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene or a related science, accumulating the required years of professional practice in the field, and passing the comprehensive CIH examination administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. After certification, you maintain it through continuing education credits earned over each recertification cycle.

Can I get hired as a certified industrial hygienist with limited experience?

Entry-level industrial hygienist roles exist specifically for candidates who are working toward their CIH or who recently passed the exam. Internships completed during a degree program, co-op experience at manufacturing or construction sites, and coursework in sampling methodology all strengthen early applications. Government agencies, environmental consulting firms, and large industrial employers are the most consistent sources of junior openings.

What does the certified industrial hygienist interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include an initial screening with HR, followed by a technical interview with an EHS manager or senior hygienist where you'll be asked to walk through sampling strategies, interpret monitoring data, and discuss how you've handled regulatory citations or employee complaints. A final round may involve a site walkthrough, a practical exercise, or a presentation on how you'd structure a program for their specific hazard profile.

Where can I find and apply to certified industrial hygienist jobs?

You can find and apply to certified industrial hygienist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, sector preference, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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