Consolidated Safety Services (CSS-Inc.) is an employee-owned company applying science & technology to create a healthier, safer, and environmentally sustainable future.
CSS has an immediate opening for a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to serve as a technical support leader at our client site, the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for identifying and evaluating hazards in laboratories and laboratory support areas, with a focus on chemical safety
- Document findings, assess controls in place, and recommend additional controls to reduce risk
- Reflect team-oriented professionalism and strong organization skills, to include excellent writing and oral communication skills
Qualifications
Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline. Industrial Hygienist Certification is required. Five (5) or more years of related technical industrial hygiene experience.
- Experience and knowledge in assessing safety and hazards in work environments and collecting pertinent data to document findings
- Experience evaluating chemical safety in laboratories and supporting primary barrier programs (exhaust ventilation systems to include Biosafety Cabinets & Chemical Fume Hoods)
- Experience conducting food sanitation inspections
- Previous federal government experience including laboratory or research support
- Demonstrated ability to work as a solid contributor in a team environment
- Capable of multi-tasking and changing direction depending on workload
- Detail oriented
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Successfully pass a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI)
Physical Requirement
- Extended period of sitting with option to stand as needed
Work Environment
- Limited telework may be available
Equipment and Machines
- Computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- NIH laptop provided
Attendance
- Full-time hours
- Must be dependable and work independently
Other Essential Function
- Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication
- Must be able to travel to the site area to support position requirements
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to employees or others
- Must comply with all "drug free workplace" requirements
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
A comprehensive benefits package is provided to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). We encourage employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide ample PTO to support personal time, vacations, and wellness needs.
CSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. CSS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.