Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

About the role

Sedgwick is seeking an experienced Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) for its industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety services. The role involves conducting complex investigations and on-site analysis to identify, eliminate and control occupational health hazards and diseases. It is a hybrid/remote position, and candidates are preferred to live in the greater Los Angeles or greater San Francisco area.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate working conditions and workplace hazards such as toxins, noise and harmful physical agents
• Collect samples of dust, gases, vapours and other potentially toxic materials, and measure airborne concentrations of dust, gases and mists
• Evaluate ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting and other conditions affecting occupant health
• Determine remediation protocols for asbestos, lead, mould, moisture and other environmental hazards
• Provide expert witness support in litigation, including testimony, and technical guidance to team members
• Review plans and specifications for contaminant control systems, maintain records and prepare reports

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, biological sciences or engineering, with an emphasis on environmental health, industrial hygiene, physiology, toxicology or biology (preferred)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Eight years of related experience in industrial hygiene, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expert witness and litigation support experience highly desired

Required skills

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, health hazard control methods and state and federal statutes on industrial hygiene and air pollution
• Environmental consulting, remediation and liability assessment
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to write comprehensive reports, work in a team and travel as required
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs, stand and walk for long periods, and work outdoors in hot or cold weather

What we offer

• Starting pay of $130,000 - $150,000 for the Los Angeles jurisdiction
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, and employee assistance