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Arclin USA LLC

Industrial Hygienist

Richmond, VA

About the Role The Industrial Hygienist provides corporate and site-level leadership for occupational health and industrial hygiene programs across Arclin's manufacturing operations. This role is ...

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An Occupational Hygienist is responsible for identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace health hazards to ensure a safe working environment. They evaluate risks related to chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic factors that may affect workers' health. Their work involves conducting site inspections, monitoring air quality, assessing noise levels, and recommending risk mitigation strategies. They also provide training and guidance to employers and employees on best practices for workplace health and safety. Their goal is to prevent occupational illnesses and injuries by implementing effective control measures.

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Occupational hygienists in the US typically earn a median annual salary of around $70,000 to $80,000, with experienced professionals and those holding certifications like the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) earning higher salaries. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and industry, and many hygienists work in environments requiring specialized knowledge of safety standards and exposure assessment.
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Infographic showing various Occupational Hygienist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,190 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Occupational Hygienist

Element Materials Technology

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct occupational hygiene assessments such as Workplace Air Monitoring, Workplace Noise Assessment, and LEV Examination & Testing at client facilities.

  • Liaise with clients regarding contracts, including travel to sites for inductions, site work, and review meetings.

  • Produce detailed technical occupational hygiene reports based on assessments and tests.

Element Materials Technology rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 121 rated laboratories

Job description

Occupational Hygienist
Job Locations UK-Cheshire-Stockport | UK-Bedfordshire-Luton | UK-Edinburgh | UK-Tyne and Wear-Newcastle Upon Tyne | Work From Your Own Home | UK-East Kilbride
ID 2026-19717
Overview

Element are currently seeking Occupational Hygienists to join our growing team in one of the largest Occupational Hygiene consultancies in the UK. This role will offer considerable opportunity for the right person to develop and contribute to a critical area of a fast growing business.

Our main base is Stockport however, location is flexible as this is intended to be a home based role covering the UK and possibly international locations. The role will involve undertaking contract work on client facilities to assess and control occupational hygiene risks.

Responsibilities
    Carrying out a range of tests, including as a minimum, Workplace Air Monitoring, Workplace Noise Assessment, LEV Examination & Testing
  • Liaising with clients on contracts, including travel to customer sites for inductions, site work and review meetings
  • Complying with Element's accredited Quality Management System
  • Producing high quality and detailed technical occupational hygiene reports
Skills / Qualifications
  • Broad understanding of the Occupational Hygiene industry with practical experience in consultancy
  • BOHS or IOA Qualifications in one or more of the Core World Modules (W501, W503, W505, W507, or P601 LEV Proficiency)
  • Desirable if experienced in Hand Arm + Whole Body Vibration Assessments, COSHH Risk Assessments, Legionella Risk
  • Assessments, EMF Assessments, Environmental Noise
  • Full driving licence is essential as the role will involve UK wide travel - A car allowance or company vehicle will be provided

Who we are looking for:

  • Highly self-motivated and organised individual with a flexible approach to work, accommodating to overnight stays
  • Capable of managing own workloads to defined timescales
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with good attention to detail
  • Aiming to progress and develop in an exciting and supportive team to CertOH LFOH grade or higher

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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