Industrial Hygienist Jobs

Industrial hygienists help protect workers and communities by identifying, evaluating, and controlling health hazards in workplaces. Explore vetted Industrial Hygienist opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders, including positions in manufacturing, healthcare, construction, energy, consulting, and government.

What Industrial Hygienists Do

These professionals assess workplace exposures to chemical, physical, and biological hazards, such as airborne contaminants, noise, heat, and infectious agents. They conduct inspections and sampling, interpret results, recommend controls, and help organizations meet occupational health and safety requirements. Many also develop programs, train employees, investigate incidents, and advise leaders on risk reduction.

Common Industrial Hygienist Roles

Job titles may include Senior Industrial Hygienist, Corporate Industrial Hygienist, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Exposure Assessment Specialist, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant. Responsibilities and titles vary by employer, industry, experience level, and scope of work.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek knowledge of exposure assessment, hazard recognition, sampling methods, and relevant regulations. Strong communication, analytical, report-writing, and project-management skills are valuable, along with experience translating technical findings into practical controls. Many roles require a degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental health, or a related field. Professional credentials such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) may be preferred or required for advanced positions.

Explore Industrial Hygienist Careers on Ladders

Find Industrial Hygienist and related occupational health roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Browse opportunities by employer, location, and seniority to identify a role that matches your expertise and career goals.

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$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative EHS programs while serving as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients. Conduct assessments and inspections to ensure compliance, build client relationships, a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive safety excellence by advising Fortune 500 clients, conducting risk assessments, and developing EHS programs. Build strong relationships while ensuring compliance and protecting personnel across...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive your career with an opportunity to provide strategic EHS guidance to major clients while ensuring compliance and safety. Engage in developing innovative programs and building strong relationship...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Contribute to innovative EHS solutions by advising clients, conducting risk assessments, and developing programs that ensure compliance and safety. Foster relationships and provide strategic guidance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Join us to provide strategic EHS support for Fortune 500 clients. Develop innovative safety programs, conduct assessments, and build strong client relationships while ensuring compliance and fostering...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $119K *

Contribute to a culture of safety, ensuring compliance and risk management in biological and laboratory safety programs. Engage with teams to strengthen safe practices related to hazardous materials a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$77K - $87K *

Drive safety and compliance by managing EHS programs, leading teams, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate with staff to enhance workplace health and safety while overseeing training and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing EHS programs across facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$86K - $108K *

Contribute to a safer workplace by leading EHS programs in a dynamic manufacturing setting. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in environmen...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering a safe environment through effective safety programs, compliance strategies, and training initiatives. This role involves overseeing hazardous materials, cond...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Transform regional operations by leading teams to enhance service line performance, ensuring consistent practices, safety, and quality. Drive training, audits, and recruitment efforts while collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of service line operations by leading regional teams, standardizing practices, and driving performance improvements. Collaborate with management to enhance quality, safety, and effici...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $149K *

Join us to enhance EHS data integrity and analytics, driving safety and sustainability insights across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting, protect employee privacy, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $128K *

Join a team that's shaping environmental health across Ontario's largest region. Lead a dedicated group of Public Health Inspectors, manage diverse programs, and influence public health standards whil...

Timmins, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower our Healthcare team by leading project execution, managing resources, and enhancing client relations. Drive improvements, foster teamwork, and ensure compliance with healthcare design standard...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $130K *

Analyze and enhance EHS programs, ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective safety measures and lead investigations, training, and audits...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and enhancing plant safety. Collaborate with teams to develop training programs and improve performance, while leading incident a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workplace safety and environmental compliance, overseeing safety systems, training, and regulatory assessments while driving sustainability initiatives in a m...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K - $137K *

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Manage a team, conduct audits, and drive safety initiatives to minimize risks and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Champion project management excellence by leading diverse teams in environmental and permitting initiatives. Drive business development while ensuring compliance and fostering strong client relationsh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Empower teams by leading complex environmental projects across Canada and the U.S. Drive regulatory strategy, client engagement, and staff development while ensuring compliance and fostering strong re...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion a Zero Harm culture by leading EHS and sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance across the...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations while managing critical safety programs across the plant. Leverage your expertise to improve workplace safety and sus...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the leadership and oversight of radiation safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a culture of safety across multiple locations. Manage operations, provide tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $133K *

Shape the future of environmental training by enhancing field procedures, performing audits, and fostering a positive learning culture among staff. Collaborate on safety initiatives while developing k...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an industrial hygienist do?question toggle

    An industrial hygienist identifies, evaluates, and helps control workplace health hazards. The work can include exposure sampling, risk assessments, recommending controls, supporting compliance, and educating employees and managers.

  • Where do industrial hygienists work?question toggle

    Industrial hygienists work across sectors such as manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, government, and professional consulting. Their work may take place at operational sites, in offices, or across multiple locations.

  • What qualifications are common for industrial hygienist jobs?question toggle

    Many positions seek a degree in industrial hygiene, occupational or environmental health, or a related discipline, along with experience assessing workplace hazards. Senior roles may favor professional credentials such as the CIH, depending on the employer and responsibilities.

  • How much do Industrial Hygienist jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by role, employer, location, experience, and qualifications.

  • What skills help industrial hygienists succeed?question toggle

    Useful skills include exposure assessment, hazard control, regulatory knowledge, data analysis, clear technical writing, communication, and project management. The ability to explain complex findings and recommend practical solutions is especially valuable.