Environmental Scientist

Industrial Hygienist

Job Description

We are seeking an Industrial Hygienist to support a variety of environmental and industrial hygiene projects throughout New York City and the five boroughs. This position will involve a combination of field-based inspections, environmental sampling, site investigations, and office-based project support. The Industrial Hygienist will work alongside senior environmental professionals and project teams to conduct inspections and assessments related to asbestos, lead, and other environmental hazards. The ideal candidate has prior field experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage field assignments while meeting project and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and environmental assessments throughout New York City and the five boroughs.
• Conduct asbestos and lead inspections in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform environmental and industrial hygiene sampling, monitoring, and field investigations.
• Document field conditions, observations, sampling activities, and inspection findings.
• Assist with site investigations and environmental compliance inspections.
• Prepare field reports, inspection documentation, project records, and other technical reports.
• Assist with data evaluation and preparation of project planning documents.
• Coordinate with project managers, senior environmental scientists, inspectors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Track project requirements and ensure contractual and regulatory deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate and organized field documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 Years Of Relevant Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Inspection, Or Field Experience Preferred.
• Asbestos Inspector Certification Required.
• Lead Inspector Certification Required.
• Experience Conducting Asbestos And/Or Lead Inspections, Environmental Sampling, Or Industrial Hygiene Field Work.
• Knowledge Of Environmental And Occupational Health And Safety Regulations.
• Strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills.
• Ability To Prepare Clear And Accurate Field Documentation And Reports.
• Proficiency With Microsoft Office.
• Ability And Willingness To Travel To Project Sites Throughout NYC And The Five Boroughs.

Work Environment

• This is a field-focused position supporting projects throughout New York City and the five boroughs, including NYC agency projects. The Industrial Hygienist will work closely with senior environmental professionals and a team of Environmental Scientists and Inspectors.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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