Industrial Hygienist

Job Details Job Location: Wright Patterson Air Force Base - Wright Patterson AFB, OH Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day Description

SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to support an opportunity at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Position Overview Section

The employee will serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) supporting the design, development, and delivery of advanced occupational and environmental health (OEH), CBRN, and analytical instrumentation training packages and laboratory proficiency materials. This includes producing educational content (ePACs), developing proficiency testing (PAT) samples, and delivering subject-specific training and consulting in support of military readiness and health risk assessment capabilities.

Essential Job Functions

Educational Package (ePAC) Development:

• Design ePACs for:
• Inficon HAPSITE ER / HSS (GC/MS)
• Thermo Fisher Gemini (FTIR/Raman)
• HACH DR1900 (Spectrophotometer)
• Focus on enhancing operator competency in instrument use, environmental sampling, analytical data interpretation, and development of Health Risk Assessments (HRAs).
  

Proficiency Testing Sample (PAT) Development

• Create PAT samples with relevant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) tailored to instrumentation detection limits and customer requirements.
• Produce solution sets and post-challenge documentation to guide proper analysis techniques.
  
  

OEH And CBRN Training

• Develop advanced training materials on:
• Federal/Military Exposure Guidelines (OELs, AEGLs, MEGs, SEGs)
• OEH Site Assessments (OEHSA)
• Chemical and radiological exposure analysis and response
• Design cognitive training products that assess and improve deductive reasoning and risk communication skills in NEPMU operators and DoD personnel.
  

SME And Technical Consultation

• Provide consultative support for OETR (Occupational and Environmental Training and Readiness) product development to enhance DoD enterprise learning.
• Research DoD/DHA/federal regulations and manufacturer documentation to inform curriculum design and ensure regulatory compliance.
  
  

Laboratory Support Operations

• Develop and test laboratory-based PAT samples across various matrices (air, water, soil).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local lab safety and quality standards.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Health Physics, Physical Science, or a related field.
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Experience with HAPSITE ER/HSS, Gemini, and HACH DR1900 instrumentation.
• Ability to safely prepare and analyze air/water/soil matrix samples.
• Knowledge of HRAs and OEHSAs, including proper use of OELs, AEGLs, MEGs, and SEGs.
  
  

Instructional Development

• Skilled in writing training packages, job aids, tests, and keys aligned with adult learning principles.
• Able to research policy/regulations and translate findings into technical training content.
  
  

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Military OEH/Preventive Medicine Background:
• Prior service as a NEPMU Technician/Officer or USAF Bioenvironmental Engineering Officer/Technician.
• Field experience with water screening, air/soil sampling, and exposure pathway analysis using portable field instruments.
• Deployed Environment Expertise:
• Experience in OEH assessments and risk communication in deployed settings (TICs, TIMs, HAZMAT, CWA).
• Competence in analyzing and communicating complex health hazards.
• Instrumentation Skills:
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and correct instrumentation errors.
• Proficiency in writing technical education materials with attention to grammar, formatting, and accuracy.
  

SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

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