The minimum qualifications for this position are a bachelor's degree in the sciences, health sciences, or engineering and three years of experience as an industrial hygienist. A masters' degree involving major study in industrial hygiene or related field will substitute for one year of industrial hygiene experience. The position is listed as a Washington State Industrial Hygienist III classification.
Salary is competitive and dependent on training and experience.
The starting date for the position is the beginning of May, but may be negotiable. Labor and Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department of Public Health, which has a strong track record in occupational epidemiology, is seeking a research fellow to join a team working on occupational causes of disease. The principal tasks for the appointee will be assessing potential for occupational exposure to various chemicals from descriptions of jobs and industries. We are looking for someone who has a broad experience of occupational chemical exposure across a range of industries and occupations and the capability to think laterally and accept new ideas.