Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Industrial Hygienist Support – Fisheries La
CASE Consultants International, Asheville, NC, United States
Overview
CASE Consultants International is seeking a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or experienced Industrial Hygienist (IH) to support environmental health and safety operations at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Montlake Laboratory in Seattle, WA.
This role supports a dynamic, mission‑driven research environment. The selected candidate will help ensure safe, compliant, and effective laboratory operations by evaluating exposure risks, supporting safety programs, and contributing to regulatory‑aligned documentation and reporting.
Location: Seattle, WA (on‑site)
Type: Full‑time
Key Responsibilities
Exposure Assessment & Monitoring
Evaluate potential chemical, biological, and physical hazards associated with laboratory and field operations.
Conduct or support exposure monitoring related to air quality, ventilation effectiveness, noise, and temperature.
Assess risks associated with specimen handling, preservatives, solvents, and necropsy‑related activities.
Laboratory Safety & Hazard Controls
Assess safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and biological samples.
Recommend and support implementation of engineering and administrative controls (e.g., ventilation improvements, workflow modifications).
Support integration of safety practices into day‑to‑day lab operations.
Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality
Evaluate laboratory ventilation systems including fume hoods and general airflow.
Provide recommendations to ensure safe and compliant working environments.
Safety Program Support & Compliance
Develop, review, and update SOPs, Chemical Hygiene Plans, and safety protocols.
Support lab inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking and closure.
Coordinate with government safety personnel to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Technical Documentation & Reporting
Support development of technical reports comparing exposure results to regulatory and consensus standards.
Contribute to data analysis, documentation, and QA/QC processes aligned with federal frameworks (e.g., NOAA, EPA).
Ensure deliverables are traceable, defensible, and clearly communicated.
Control Strategy Development
Recommend and implement mitigation strategies where conditions do not meet requirements.
Support development of hazard mitigation plans and field safety protocols.
Track and document corrective actions through resolution.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in laboratory, research, or industrial settings.
Demonstrated experience in exposure assessment and hazard evaluation, laboratory safety programs and compliance frameworks, technical documentation and reporting.
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and occupational health standards.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a scientific research environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), preferred.
Experience supporting federal laboratories or marine/fisheries research environments.
Experience with negative exposure assessments (NEAs), ventilation system evaluation and design, ISO 9001‑aligned QA/QC processes.
Familiarity with NOAA or EPA regulatory frameworks.
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily on‑site at the NWFSC Montlake Laboratory in Seattle, WA.
May involve exposure to laboratory environments, including biological samples and chemical agents.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including scientists, lab staff, and safety personnel.
Benefits
Company‑sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
Paid leave.
Retirement plan.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Remote and flexible work arrangements.
Performance‑based raises and bonuses.
Other benefits supporting work‑life balance and career growth.
How to Apply
Please complete the Candidate Information form: https://forms.gle/G7ncwTrwUnEGqkt3A
EEO Statement
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equitably without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information.
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CASE Consultants International is seeking a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or experienced Industrial Hygienist (IH) to support environmental health and safety operations at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Montlake Laboratory in Seattle, WA.
This role supports a dynamic, mission‑driven research environment. The selected candidate will help ensure safe, compliant, and effective laboratory operations by evaluating exposure risks, supporting safety programs, and contributing to regulatory‑aligned documentation and reporting.
Location: Seattle, WA (on‑site)
Type: Full‑time
Key Responsibilities
Exposure Assessment & Monitoring
Evaluate potential chemical, biological, and physical hazards associated with laboratory and field operations.
Conduct or support exposure monitoring related to air quality, ventilation effectiveness, noise, and temperature.
Assess risks associated with specimen handling, preservatives, solvents, and necropsy‑related activities.
Laboratory Safety & Hazard Controls
Assess safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and biological samples.
Recommend and support implementation of engineering and administrative controls (e.g., ventilation improvements, workflow modifications).
Support integration of safety practices into day‑to‑day lab operations.
Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality
Evaluate laboratory ventilation systems including fume hoods and general airflow.
Provide recommendations to ensure safe and compliant working environments.
Safety Program Support & Compliance
Develop, review, and update SOPs, Chemical Hygiene Plans, and safety protocols.
Support lab inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking and closure.
Coordinate with government safety personnel to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Technical Documentation & Reporting
Support development of technical reports comparing exposure results to regulatory and consensus standards.
Contribute to data analysis, documentation, and QA/QC processes aligned with federal frameworks (e.g., NOAA, EPA).
Ensure deliverables are traceable, defensible, and clearly communicated.
Control Strategy Development
Recommend and implement mitigation strategies where conditions do not meet requirements.
Support development of hazard mitigation plans and field safety protocols.
Track and document corrective actions through resolution.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in laboratory, research, or industrial settings.
Demonstrated experience in exposure assessment and hazard evaluation, laboratory safety programs and compliance frameworks, technical documentation and reporting.
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and occupational health standards.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a scientific research environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), preferred.
Experience supporting federal laboratories or marine/fisheries research environments.
Experience with negative exposure assessments (NEAs), ventilation system evaluation and design, ISO 9001‑aligned QA/QC processes.
Familiarity with NOAA or EPA regulatory frameworks.
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily on‑site at the NWFSC Montlake Laboratory in Seattle, WA.
May involve exposure to laboratory environments, including biological samples and chemical agents.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including scientists, lab staff, and safety personnel.
Benefits
Company‑sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
Paid leave.
Retirement plan.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Remote and flexible work arrangements.
Performance‑based raises and bonuses.
Other benefits supporting work‑life balance and career growth.
How to Apply
Please complete the Candidate Information form: https://forms.gle/G7ncwTrwUnEGqkt3A
EEO Statement
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equitably without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information.
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