Industrial Hygienist

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, Certified Industrial Hygienist to potentially work full time for SJS Executives supporting a US Federal Facility in Beltsville, MD supporting ongoing Industrial Hygiene operations.

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

We are a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 250 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; we specialize in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

The salary for this position is expected to $62.50/hr (equivalent to $130,000 yearly). SJS also offers 11 paid federal holidays, 80 hours of PTO accrual, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of additional benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine safety, occupational health, and environmental exposure assessments across laboratories, greenhouses, animal facilities, industrial facilities, and administrative spaces in response to safety concerns or complaints.
• Perform workplace hazard evaluations and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with applicable safety and industrial hygiene standards.
• Conduct routine noise monitoring and hearing conservation assessments, including evaluation of exposure risks and recommendation of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform annual qualitative and quantitative respirator fit testing in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 and support the organization’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive radiation safety program, including radiation waste assessments, waste characterization, storage evaluations, disposal recommendations, and compliance reporting.
• Create and manage radiation dosimetry program documentation, including standard operating procedures, personnel monitoring protocols, and dose-tracking processes.
• Respond to safety, occupational health, environmental, and hazardous material incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, or industrial hazards.
• Provide on-call emergency response support for industrial hygiene and safety-related incidents on a 24/7 basis as required.
• Prepare timely, detailed, and accurate incident reports documenting findings, sampling results, corrective actions, and recommendations.
• Conduct annual reviews of safety, health, and environmental management programs, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform gap analyses and recommend corrective actions to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Occupational Medical Surveillance Program enrollment and assist employees and supervisors with enrollment procedures.
• Conduct annual industrial hygiene inspections of laboratories, facilities, and administrative spaces and maintain inspection documentation and compliance records.
• Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) and oversee the implementation and management of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Manage chemical inventory systems and coordinate inventory collection with department or research personnel.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage, and use of hazardous chemicals through routine inspections, hazard assessments, employee training, and corrective action management.
• Maintain safety documentation, compliance records, and industrial hygiene program reports.
• Provide technical guidance and support regarding chemical safety, risk assessments, and workplace hazard mitigation.
• Collaborate with facility personnel, supervisors, and leadership teams to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
• Ensure all work activities comply with OSHA regulations, environmental health and safety standards, and recognized industrial hygiene best practices.

Qualifications:

• In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or another related STEM field required.
• Minimum of four years of full-time professional experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental health and safety, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards in laboratory, industrial, and administrative environments.
• Proven ability to make industrial hygiene and occupational safety decisions independently beyond technician-level responsibilities.
• Experience conducting workplace exposure assessments, environmental monitoring, and hazard mitigation activities.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, respiratory protection standards, hearing conservation programs, chemical hygiene practices, and radiation safety principles.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs, policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Proficiency with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment, including:Multi-gas detectors (e.g., MSA Altair, Dräger X-am series)Air sampling pumps (e.g., SKC AirChek, Gilian GilAir)Noise dosimeters and sound level metersRadiation detection and monitoring devices, including dosimeters, Geiger counters, and survey meters
• Ability to inspect, calibrate, function test, and maintain industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Ability to respond to emergency incidents and support operations across multiple shifts, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite full-time and adapt to rotating shift schedules as operational needs require.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

SJS Executives’ pay structure reflects a sincere effort to reward employees in accordance with factors such as, but not limited to years of experience, education, skills, budget constraints, and internal equity considerations, ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package. The actual salary may vary.

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors.