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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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Windjammer Environmental LLC is seeking a Mid-Level Industrial Hygienist to support a major pharmaceutical client in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date of October 5, 2026. The initial duration of the project is 6 to 12 months, with the potential to hire after that time period. This is initially an hourly position with a pay rate of $45-$65/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Conducting industrial hygiene and workplace hazard assessments.
- Evaluating employee exposures to chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
- Supporting hazardous materials, chemical safety, and hazardous waste programs.
- Conducting or coordinating exposure monitoring, including air sampling and noise assessments.
- Performing EHS inspections and compliance assessments.
- Evaluating engineering controls, work practices, and PPE requirements.
- Supporting hazard communication, SDS, chemical inventory, storage, and labeling programs.
- Assisting with incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Preparing technical reports, findings, and recommendations.
- Working closely with client EHS, operations, laboratory, engineering, and maintenance personnel.
The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of industrial Hygiene/EHS experience, with a strong preference for candidates with hazardous materials, chemical safety, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or manufacturing experience.
A bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field is required. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and recognized industrial hygiene practices. Excellent technical writing and communication skills are essential and the ability to work primarily onsite in the Indianapolis area is mandatory. The selected candidate will be located within daily commuting distance to the Indianapolis area and be able to start work on or around October 5, 2026.
Windjammer Environmental LLC is seeking a Mid-Level Industrial Hygienist to support a major pharmaceutical client in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date of October 5, 2026. The initial duration of the project is 6 to 12 months, with the potential to hire after that time period. This is initially an hourly position with a pay rate of $45-$65/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Conducting industrial hygiene and workplace hazard assessments.
- Evaluating employee exposures to chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
- Supporting hazardous materials, chemical safety, and hazardous waste programs.
- Conducting or coordinating exposure monitoring, including air sampling and noise assessments.
- Performing EHS inspections and compliance assessments.
- Evaluating engineering controls, work practices, and PPE requirements.
- Supporting hazard communication, SDS, chemical inventory, storage, and labeling programs.
- Assisting with incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Preparing technical reports, findings, and recommendations.
- Working closely with client EHS, operations, laboratory, engineering, and maintenance personnel.
The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of industrial Hygiene/EHS experience, with a strong preference for candidates with hazardous materials, chemical safety, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or manufacturing experience.
A bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field is required. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and recognized industrial hygiene practices. Excellent technical writing and communication skills are essential and the ability to work primarily onsite in the Indianapolis area is mandatory. The selected candidate will be located within daily commuting distance to the Indianapolis area and be able to start work on or around October 5, 2026.
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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, Planate Management, and KUNDLAS CONSULTING GROUP, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 39% of certified industrial hygienist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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