J-1 Visa Industrial Hygienist Jobs
Industrial Hygienist roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 that makes your exchange placement official. Host employers range from federal agencies to private occupational health firms.
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The Industrial and Systems Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to work alongside our project support and change management team and contribute to real-world projects that have a meaningful impact. This internship is designed to provide you with valuable industry experience, mentorship, and the chance to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting. This position provides insight and experience with the daily operations of the hospital, medical office buildings, healthcare systems, and technology.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant systems or industrial engineering field.
- Strong academic record with coursework related to the internship position.
Preferred
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
- Collaborate with leaders, project managers, and planners on various process improvements, continual quality improvement, and other projects.
- Assist in project planning, research, and data collection.
- Contribute to the development and execution of project and process design and analysis.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
- Perform daily rounds with teams when partnering on projects and process redesigns.
- Use academic learnings to identify additional improvement considerations for projects and process redesigns.
- Review business cases and other operational analyses to identify evidence-based recommendations on project and process design.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
- Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
- Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
- Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed
Schedule Requirements
- This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
- The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
- On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
- Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
- Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
- Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
- Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
- Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
- Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
- Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
- Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
Position Summary:
The Industrial and Systems Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to work alongside our project support and change management team and contribute to real-world projects that have a meaningful impact. This internship is designed to provide you with valuable industry experience, mentorship, and the chance to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting. This position provides insight and experience with the daily operations of the hospital, medical office buildings, healthcare systems, and technology.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant systems or industrial engineering field.
- Strong academic record with coursework related to the internship position.
Preferred
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
- Collaborate with leaders, project managers, and planners on various process improvements, continual quality improvement, and other projects.
- Assist in project planning, research, and data collection.
- Contribute to the development and execution of project and process design and analysis.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
- Perform daily rounds with teams when partnering on projects and process redesigns.
- Use academic learnings to identify additional improvement considerations for projects and process redesigns.
- Review business cases and other operational analyses to identify evidence-based recommendations on project and process design.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
- Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
- Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
- Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed
Schedule Requirements
- This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
- The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
- On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
- Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
- Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
- Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
- Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
- Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
- Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
- Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
- Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Industrial Hygienist
Document your occupational health credentials early
Gather your degree transcripts, any Certified Industrial Hygienist credentials, and laboratory safety certifications before contacting host employers. Designated sponsors evaluate your qualifications against the DS-2019 training plan, so gaps slow the process.
Target host employers with existing OSHA programs
Manufacturers, mining operations, and federal contractors with active OSHA compliance programs hire industrial hygienists regularly and understand the J-1 host relationship. Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers posting roles in occupational safety and industrial hygiene.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar categories
If you hold a degree and have under five years of post-graduation experience in industrial hygiene, the Trainee category fits. Research Scholar applies when your placement centers on applied research at a university or government laboratory, not routine compliance work.
Confirm your host employer will sign a training plan
The designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan outlining your competencies, rotations, and supervision structure before issuing the DS-2019. Ask the hiring manager explicitly whether their safety department has completed this document for J-1 trainees before.
Check the two-year home residency rule before accepting an offer
Industrial hygiene placements funded by your home government or involving a skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm your country and funding source with the designated sponsor before signing.
Verify your wage against OFLC standards after placement
Your host employer must pay J-1 trainees wages comparable to similarly situated U.S. workers. Run your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search using the industrial hygienist SOC code to confirm the rate is appropriate before your training plan is finalized.
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Find Industrial Hygienist JobsIndustrial Hygienist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to industrial hygienists?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current students completing a degree in occupational health or environmental science typically qualify under the Intern category. Professionals who have already graduated and have relevant work experience use the Trainee category. If your placement involves original research at a university, institute, or federal laboratory, the Research Scholar category applies instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an industrial hygiene placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your host employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your compliance, and hold legal responsibility for the exchange program. The company or agency where you perform your industrial hygiene work is the host, a separate role with its own obligations under the training plan.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 industrial hygienists?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers posting industrial hygienist roles with J-1 sponsorship compatibility. Prioritize employers in manufacturing, mining, construction, and federal contracting, since those sectors maintain ongoing OSHA compliance programs that make structured J-1 training plans practical. Confirming that the employer has hosted J-1 trainees before significantly reduces administrative friction.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect industrial hygiene J-1 placements?
It can. If your home country government funds your exchange, if industrial hygiene appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country, or if your program is government-to-government, you will likely be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This bars you from changing to H-1B or adjusting status without first obtaining a waiver. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Can an industrial hygienist on a J-1 Trainee visa work across multiple employer sites?
Only if the training plan approved by the designated sponsor explicitly covers multi-site rotations. Industrial hygiene trainees sometimes rotate between a central facility and satellite plants for exposure assessment or sampling work. Each site must be listed and justified in your DS-2019 training plan. Performing work at an unlisted site without amending the plan puts your J-1 status at risk.
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