Industrial Hygienist

Job Description

Location: Durham, NC (relocating to Benson, NC)

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 + Benefits

We're looking for an experienced Industrial Hygienist who wants more than a maintenance role. This is an opportunity to build programs from the ground up, influence safety culture, and make a lasting impact on employee health and protection.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Competitive salary: $85K - $110K

Chance to build and own the Industrial Hygiene program

High-growth manufacturing startup environment

Direct impact on employee health, safety, and operational excellence

Work alongside engineering, operations, and leadership teams

Be part of strengthening U.S. supply chain and national security

What You'll Do

• Design and launch company's Industrial Hygiene Program
• Develop air quality, sampling, monitoring, and exposure assessment programs
• Lead noise surveys, air monitoring, and chemical exposure evaluations
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and improve workplace safety
• Help establish PPE standards and respiratory protection programs
• Coordinate employee health testing (audiometric, pulmonary, etc.)
• Perform respirator fit testing and safety audits
• Partner with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations that drive action

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of Industrial Hygiene experience in manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments
• Experience with air monitoring, noise assessments, PPE programs, and ergonomics
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, ACGIH guidelines, and exposure assessments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Comfortable working in respirators and protective equipment when needed

Bonus Points

• Experience building programs in a startup or rapidly growing manufacturing environment
• Powdered metals or heavy industrial experience
• OSHA 30 certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about protecting employees, solving complex workplace health challenges, and helping build a world-class manufacturing operation from the ground up, we'd love to talk with you.

Apply today and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing in North Carolina.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Job Reference: JN -102026-433405