Industrial Hygienist

Description

About Valor Healthcare

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

Valor is different because of our people.

• Our leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience.
• Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.

Position Summary

The Industrial Hygienist will support a broad range of occupational health, safety, and mission-support activities across NASA Armstong Flight Research Center facilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Conducting industrial hygiene audits and field assessments in NASA laboratories, shops, test areas, and support facilities.
• Performing qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments for chemical, biological, and physical agents.
• Reviewing chemical, material, and equipment purchases before use to anticipate potential health hazards and recommend appropriate controls.
• Performing air and surface sampling for a variety of occupational exposure concerns.
• Conducting asbestos and lead paint assessments and sampling, including bulk material sampling, air monitoring, and documentation support in accordance with applicable regulatory and program requirements.
• Operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial hygiene sampling equipment.
• Conducting indoor air quality evaluations.
• Performing noise surveys and personal noise dosimetry.
• Supporting the respiratory protection program, including annual fit testing and respirator user training.
• Developing and delivering employee safety and health training.
• Responding to employee health and safety concerns.
• Supporting injury, incident, and mishap investigations.
• Performing ergonomic assessments in office, laboratory, and industrial environments and recommending corrective or preventive controls.
• Conducting confined space evaluations and supporting hazard assessments.
• Documenting findings clearly and professionally using Microsoft Office and IH data management tools.
• Evaluating/certifying local exhaust ventilation systems including fume hoods/extractors

Requirements

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred; however, an entry-level candidate with the right technical background, attitude, and growth potential may be considered.
• Working knowledge of occupational safety and health standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and general computer applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, shift direction as workload changes, and work with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial hygiene sampling, exposure assessments, noise surveys, respiratory protection, ergonomics, indoor air quality, asbestos sampling, or confined space evaluations.
• Experience working in laboratory, research, aerospace, manufacturing, government, or technical facility environments.
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene data management systems.
• Interest in pursuing professional certification, including CIH, CSP, or related credentials.

Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.