Industrial Hygienist

Avosys is a growing integrator of professional, technological, and management solutions services. Founded in 1998, Avosys provides services nationwide to Federal, Commercial, Local, and State clients. We recognize that our people are the foundation of our success, and we continue to rise above our competition by hiring the best.

Is it your calling to serve our Nation’s Heroes? Avosys is seeking an Industrial Hygienist Biologist to support the mission of the 711 Human Performance Wing.

• Maximize family time with no weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements
• Maintain work-life balance with guaranteed 8-hour shifts
• Take advantage of our competitive, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401(k)

• Develop HAPSITE ER and HAPSITE Headspace Sampling System (HSS) educational packages (ePACs) to advance operator knowledge associated with the use of Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) technologies in conducting environmental sampling and interpretation of analytical data for health risk assessments (HRA).
• Develop HAPSITE ER and HSS Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) samples containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) within established methods and limits, supporting customer requirements.
• Create Thermo Fisher Gemini educational packages (ePACs) to enhance operator knowledge of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Raman Spectroscopy for environmental sampling and HRA development.
• Develop Thermo Fisher Gemini (FTIR/RAMAN) Chemical Analyzer PAT samples for customer training and proficiency.
• Create HACH DR-1900 Portable Spectrophotometer educational packages (ePACs) to improve operator skills in instrument operation and data interpretation for HRAs.
• Develop HACH DR-1900 Portable Spectrophotometer PAT samples to support training and proficiency.
• Research and develop educational packages and answer keys to enhance operator cognitive and deductive reasoning in methodology selection, data evaluation, and risk assessment development.
• Prepare post-challenge results, reports, and training materials that illustrate proper analysis procedures for PAT samples.
• Interpret and apply Federal Occupational Exposure Guidelines (OELs), Acute Exposure Guidelines (AEGL), Military Exposure Guidelines (MEGs), and Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs) in occupational and environmental health assessments in deployed environments.
• Research and develop advanced CBRN skills training to ensure operational readiness and effective risk data interpretation for HRAs and risk communication.
• Provide SME support to OETR mission, aiding in the development of education and training products for DoD technical training.
• Support laboratory operations in PAT sample development, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences, Health Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of developing HRAs and conducting OEHSAs, with proper application of federal exposure guidelines and identification of exposure pathways.
• Laboratory competency in quality assurance and proficiency testing of samples using HAPSITE ER, HSS, Gemini, and HACH instruments.
• Ability to research DoD, DHA, federal regulations, and manufacturer manuals for training development.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as a Naval NEPMU Technician/Officer or USAF Bioenvironmental Engineering Officer/Technician with field sampling experience.
• Experience analyzing occupational and environmental hazards in deployed settings, including risk communication related to TICs, TIMs, HAZMAT, and CWA.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting portable analytical instrumentation.
• Skilled in writing professional educational and proficiency testing packages for adult learning and training support.