Industrial Hygienist - Recruitment Incentive Authorized
Veterans Health AdministrationIowa City, IA · full time · Mid
$74,678 – $97,087
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role leads comprehensive occupational health and safety programs at a VA medical center, managing hazard assessment, exposure monitoring, and compliance across multiple specialized areas like respirator safety, ergonomics, and biological hazards. It suits experienced industrial hygienists who can combine technical expertise in exposure evaluation with program management and regulatory compliance oversight.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related field, OR bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/life science with 12 semester hours chemistry and 18 additional hours in related sciences, OR ABIH certification
- One year of specialized industrial hygiene experience involving recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards, exposure data collection and analysis, and assessment of chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic stresses
- Professional knowledge of industrial hygiene theory and application including quantitative and qualitative data acquisition, exposure measurement for chemical, physical, and biological stresses, data analysis, and selection of appropriate controls