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Industrial Hygienist jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, healthcare, and government agencies, from entry-level associate to senior and CIH-certified principal, with specializations in chemical exposure assessment, respiratory protection, and industrial noise control. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
MaineHealth Corporate
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 1808
The Industrial Hygienist position at MaineHealth is a professional role focused on establishing and administering safety policies, procedures, and programs for Maine Medical Center and its subsidiaries. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to occupational health and safety. The Industrial Hygienist will spend a significant amount of time in the field, actively engaging in safety assessments and training programs. This position is integral to the safety culture of the organization and involves collaboration with various committees, including the Safety Committee and the Environment of Care's subcommittees. The Industrial Hygienist will report directly to the Safety and Emergency Management Manager, contributing to the overall safety strategy and implementation of best practices within the organization. In this role, the Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for identifying and analyzing a wide range of safety and loss control issues, including life safety, hazardous materials, and industrial hygiene concerns. The position requires the ability to formulate effective solutions and communicate these recommendations clearly to stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be expected to implement approved safety measures and ensure that all safety training programs are effectively delivered to staff across the organization. This role is essential in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees and patients at Maine Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Establish and administer safety policies, procedures, and programs for Maine Medical Center and its subsidiaries.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to occupational health and safety.
- Implement safety training programs for staff.
- Spend the majority of work time in the field conducting safety assessments.
- Serve as a member of the Safety Committee and participate in various subcommittees of The Environment Of Care.
- Identify and analyze safety problems, including life safety and hazardous materials issues.
- Formulate and communicate sound solutions to safety problems.
- Put approved safety recommendations into effect.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics or equivalent years of relevant experience required.
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License/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License required.
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Experience: One year of experience directly related to occupational health, industrial hygiene and safety required. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for formal education.
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Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
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Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Ability to plan, calibrate, set up and operate air pumps.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
Description
MaineHealth Corporate
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 1808
The Industrial Hygienist position at MaineHealth is a professional role focused on establishing and administering safety policies, procedures, and programs for Maine Medical Center and its subsidiaries. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to occupational health and safety. The Industrial Hygienist will spend a significant amount of time in the field, actively engaging in safety assessments and training programs. This position is integral to the safety culture of the organization and involves collaboration with various committees, including the Safety Committee and the Environment of Care's subcommittees. The Industrial Hygienist will report directly to the Safety and Emergency Management Manager, contributing to the overall safety strategy and implementation of best practices within the organization. In this role, the Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for identifying and analyzing a wide range of safety and loss control issues, including life safety, hazardous materials, and industrial hygiene concerns. The position requires the ability to formulate effective solutions and communicate these recommendations clearly to stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be expected to implement approved safety measures and ensure that all safety training programs are effectively delivered to staff across the organization. This role is essential in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees and patients at Maine Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Establish and administer safety policies, procedures, and programs for Maine Medical Center and its subsidiaries.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to occupational health and safety.
- Implement safety training programs for staff.
- Spend the majority of work time in the field conducting safety assessments.
- Serve as a member of the Safety Committee and participate in various subcommittees of The Environment Of Care.
- Identify and analyze safety problems, including life safety and hazardous materials issues.
- Formulate and communicate sound solutions to safety problems.
- Put approved safety recommendations into effect.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
-
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics or equivalent years of relevant experience required.
-
License/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License required.
-
Experience: One year of experience directly related to occupational health, industrial hygiene and safety required. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for formal education.
-
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
-
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Ability to plan, calibrate, set up and operate air pumps.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Terracon Consultants10
- Exponent2
- Joby Aviation2
- Rogers Corporation2
- The Vertex Companies2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Aerospace & Defense3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Chemicals & Materials2
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial hygienist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, or a related science field
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential or active candidacy with ABIH
- Proficiency in air sampling, noise dosimetry, and direct-reading instrument operation
- Working knowledge of OSHA permissible exposure limits and ACGIH threshold limit values
- Experience writing exposure assessment reports and recommending engineering or administrative controls
- Familiarity with industrial hygiene software and data management platforms such as IH Data Analyst
Tips for Your Industrial Hygienist Job Search
Quantify exposure assessments on your resume
List the specific contaminants you've sampled, the sampling methods you used, and the number of workers covered. Hiring managers scan for direct industrial hygiene work, not just safety titles, so concrete sampling data separates your resume from general EHS candidates.
Filter openings by required certification level
Many postings distinguish between CIH-required and CIH-eligible roles. If you hold a Certified Industrial Hygienist credential, target the former since they carry more responsibility and fewer applicants. If you're in the candidacy period, apply to eligible roles and say so explicitly in your cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial hygienist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your application to the industry sector
An industrial hygienist resume for a petrochemical plant should lead with confined-space and vapor-monitoring experience, while one for a hospital system should emphasize formaldehyde and anesthetic-gas protocols. Reordering your bullet points to mirror the sector's hazard profile takes ten minutes and measurably improves callbacks.
Prepare scenario answers around regulatory citations
Interviewers routinely ask how you handled a specific OSHA citation or compliance gap. Practice explaining the exposure standard you applied, the corrective controls you recommended, and the outcome. Vague safety answers lose to candidates who cite the specific permissible exposure limit they were working against.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role covers industrial hygiene exclusively or blends it with broader EHS duties. A blended role can stall your professional development and CIH recertification hours. Get the scope in writing so you know exactly what you're stepping into.
Industrial Hygienist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial hygienists?
The companies hiring the most industrial hygienists right now include Terracon Consultants, Exponent, and Joby Aviation, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Heavy industries such as oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, and large construction contractors tend to post the most roles year-round.
How many industrial hygienist jobs are remote?
About 15% of industrial hygienist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most industrial hygiene work. Sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements include program management, policy writing, and regulatory consulting roles that do not require on-site sampling or equipment operation.
How do you become an industrial hygienist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, or a closely related science. Gain field experience through internships or entry-level EHS roles where you perform air sampling and exposure monitoring. Once you accumulate the required professional experience, sit for the American Board of Industrial Hygiene exam to earn the CIH credential, which most senior roles require.
How do you get hired as an industrial hygienist with little experience?
Apply to associate or junior industrial hygienist roles at large EHS consulting firms, which hire candidates with relevant degrees and train them on sampling protocols. Volunteering for industrial hygiene projects during an internship or co-op, even in a broader EHS role, gives you documented sampling hours. Earning the Industrial Hygienist in Training designation from ABIH also signals commitment to employers reviewing entry-level applicants.
What does the industrial hygienist interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your technical background and certification status. A hiring manager interview follows, covering scenario-based questions about specific exposure assessments you've conducted and how you selected controls. Some employers add a practical component, such as walking through a hypothetical sampling strategy for a described facility, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to industrial hygienist jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial hygienist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification level, industry focus, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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