Employment

The Allen Institute has an opening for an early career industrial hygienist.

The mission of the Allen Institute administration team is to provide support and structure to the scientific divisions. Coinciding with the team science approach, administration helps facilitate team learning and the overall mission of the institute.

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

A job description and link for application can be found at this site: Apply Here.

Please Note: The duty station for this position is in Seattle. Posting close date is not listed.

Please Note: This is an onsite, M-F, regular business hours position. This position requires being able to respond outside normal business hours in the event of emergencies. This is a critical job and expected to report for work regardless of weather conditions. This opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance.

Information on this job opportunity can be found Here

More information on the Allen Institute can be found Here

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Steve Hurley at, steveh@alleninstitute.org.

The WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH has an opening for an Indoor Air Specialist

The Indoor Air Quality Specialist will be the agency subject matter expert on indoor air quality (IAQ) in the Climate Change and Health section. This position has expertise on indoor air quality best practices, industry standards, environmental hygiene, exposure science, and air sampling methods. The position will focus on indoor air quality issues with a specific focus on wildfire smoke guidance and a secondary focus on fossil fuel pollution and indoor sources of air pollution.

Reporting to the Senior Epidemiologist in the Climate Change and Health section, this position will help support deliverables in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Environmental Health Capacity Grant. It will design and implement pilot interventions to reduce harmful environmental exposures. In collaboration with local health jurisdictions and other partners, the position will evaluate interventions to develop best practices. These practices will then be promoted through programs, presentations, and publications.

Organizationally the position sits within the Environmental Public Health Division in the Office of Environmental Health Sciences in the Climate Change and Health Section.

The Indoor Air Quality Specialist supports the agency mission of working with others to improve the health of all people in Washington State by identifying populations vulnerable to IAQ impacts and designing corrective actions to improve environmental health outcomes.

This recruitment is for a full-time project Epidemiologist 1, currently funded through August 31, 2021.

A job description and link for application can be found at this site: Apply Here.

Posting Closing: continuous until filled

The duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA. Tumwater is a vibrant city just south of Olympia, the state's capital, with a small-town feel conveniently situated between Seattle and Portland. Tumwater enjoys the benefits of an engaged and educated community and a well-supported school system, with two universities and a community college within a ten-mile radius.

More information on other WA Department of Health careers can be found Here

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Skyler Jones at Skyler.jones@doh.wa.gov.

The WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INDUSTRIES has several openings for an Industrial Hygienist.

The Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries has multiple continuous openings for Industrial Hygienist positions across the state.

Within L&I, our Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the State of Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, operating under agreement with Federal OSHA, and serves state citizens by protecting the safety and health of Washington's workforce.

Gain job satisfaction by knowing that because of what you do, more people will return home to their families safely every day. Our mission is the heart of our organization and central to how we do business. Your passion for employee safety and health translates into action when you join our mission, "Keep Washington Safe and Working", to ensure all employees are provided a safe and healthy work environment.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: Jobs@Lni.wa.gov

Full job descriptions and links to specific applications can be found here:

IH 3 In-Training, Tacoma

IH 3 In-Training, Kennewick

IH 3 In-Training, Kennewick

IH 4 Supervisor, Tumwater-Kelso-Vancouver

IH 3 In-Training, Mt Vernon

IH 3 In-Training, Region 2 Asbestos Hazards

IH 3 In-Training, Region 2 Multiple Positions

IH Technical Policy Laboratory Manager, Tumwater

Postings Closing Dates Vary. Check each link for exact details.

The duty station for this position includes: Various Locations in Washington. Check each link for exact details.

More information on the L&I Department can be found Here

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Wendy L. Bowe at wendy.bowe@lni.wa.gov.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has an opening for a permanent EHS Specialist, Job ID 127173BR. This position will be located at the Eugene, Oregon location supporting the Manufacturing/Operations group in the BioSciences Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The product portfolio is part of the Protein and Cellular Analysis Business Unit.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

A job description and link for application can be found at this site: Apply Here.

Posting close date is not listed.

As an EHS Specialist you will focus on ensuring a workplace that is safe, environmentally sensitive, and that meets regulatory compliance requirements. This position will develop, implement, and improve written environmental, health and safety programs based on OSHA and EPA regulations, Thermo Fisher Scientific corporate standards, and best management practice. You will identify potential or actual areas of non-compliance through assessments or GEMBA walks. Ensure appropriate corrective and preventive action is taken to address identified concerns. Provide leadership through the active management and effective prioritization of EHS activities.

Information on this job opportunity can be found Here

More information on Thermo Fisher Scientific can be found Here

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Scott A. Seydel CIH CSP, Sr. Manager, EHS & Facilities, Life Sciences Solutions Group at, Scott.Seydel@thermofisher.com.

Come work in sunny California as a Cal/OSHA inspector! Cal/OSHA Field Inspectors (Industrial Hygienists and Safety Engineers)

Cal/OSHA continues to hire field inspectors throughout California. There are many opportunities available for both Safety Engineers and Industrial Hygienists of various experience levels. These are field positions that conduct compliance inspections in many different settings and consult with employers on a wide range of health and safety issues.

Cal/OSHA inspectors help improve health and safety conditions in workplaces and make a positive difference in the lives of California workers.

The State of California offers long-term job security and excellent benefits, such as medical coverage and a pension. As with most State jobs, applicants must first apply for and pass an examination. Once you’ve passed the examination, you will be able to apply to open positions.

Key links include:

Current openings

The application process

Wage and benefits

How to become a Cal/OSHA field inspector

If candidates have questions, they can email CalOSHAJobs@dir.ca.gov.

The Government of British Columbia has an excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional.

The Mines Health, Safety and Enforcement Division (MHSED) is responsible for the health and safety, compliance management, audits and enforcement for the mineral exploration and mining sector in B.C.  The Compliance, Audit and Enforcement (CAE) Branch was created in 2016 and is an evolving team. This branch is responsible for delivery of the objectives defined by the Mining C&E Strategic and annual operational plans, administration of the administrative monetary penalties program, inspectorate training, compliance business intelligence, delivery of the audit program, Indigenous engagement in compliance, and mine investigations.   

Established in 2019, the Audit Unit is a growing and developing team. This position provides subject matter expertise regarding worker health and safety. Working with other members of the Audit Unit, this position is responsible for contributing to individual audit projects, including the development of comprehensive audit reports with recommendations to senior decision-makers for improved regulatory effectiveness.

A job description and link for application can be found at this site: Apply Here.

Please Note: The Mines Auditor may be located in any of the ministry’s five regional offices. The ministry’s regional offices include Victoria, Prince George, Kamloops, Cranbrook, and Smithers. Other locations may be considered based on operational requirements and availability at time of hire.

An eligibility list may be established. Posting close date is November 2, 2020

Please Note: This opportunity is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer [Other] 3 under REQ 71610.

Information on this job opportunity can be found Here

More information about the BC Public Service can be found Here

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Emily Quinn at, Emily.Quinn@gov.bc.ca.