Industrial Hygienist

About the Role

Techtron of DFW Mid-Cities North is seeking an Industrial Hygienist / Environmental Testing Specialist to join their team. This is a full-time, hands-on position combining building assessments, environmental sampling, mobile laboratory testing, report preparation, and customer communication. The role offers potential advancement into a Lead Industrial Hygienist, Technical Lead, or supervisory position, as well as support for professional development toward Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.

• Location: Greater DFW, Texas (customer sites and mobile laboratory)
• Annual Base Pay: $60,000–$70,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Company Vehicle: Take-home mobile laboratory vehicle

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations to conduct inspections and collect environmental samples.
• Support asbestos, mold, lead, and other environmental assessment and testing services.
• Follow established sampling methods, safety procedures, and quality-control requirements.
• Conduct field testing and mobile laboratory analysis.
• Learn or apply testing methods that may include polarized light microscopy, other relevant microscopy techniques, and X-ray fluorescence (XRF).
• Maintain accurate field notes, photographs, sample identification, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports documenting observations, methods, results, and limitations.
• Communicate professionally with customers about project requirements, progress, and findings.
• Coordinate assigned projects, manage priorities, and meet sampling and reporting deadlines.
• Identify situations requiring additional assessment or technical guidance and seek support.
• Maintain equipment, calibration records, quality-control documentation, and sampling supplies.
• Keep the mobile laboratory organized and secure the vehicle, equipment, records, and samples.
• Participate in training, certification programs, and ongoing professional development.

Experienced candidates may assume additional responsibilities for project coordination, technical quality assurance, procedure development, and mentoring.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, environmental science, chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, public health, occupational safety, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in environmental testing and industrial hygiene.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn technical procedures, maintain accurate records, and use digital reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to manage assigned work and recognize when to seek guidance.
• Willingness to complete required training and obtain applicable credentials.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to perform essential field and laboratory duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial hygiene, environmental consulting, building assessments, restoration-related testing, or analytical laboratory work.
• Current asbestos inspector training and applicable certification.
• Lead inspector or risk assessor credentials.
• Experience conducting mold or indoor environmental assessments.
• Experience with polarized light microscopy, other relevant microscopy methods, or XRF instrumentation.
• Relevant analytical training, such as NIOSH 582 or equivalent coursework.
• ACAC credentials or other relevant professional certifications.
• Familiarity with applicable OSHA, EPA, and state requirements.
• Experience maintaining chain of custody, equipment calibration, and laboratory quality-control records.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.
• Experience communicating findings to homeowners, contractors, restoration professionals, or property managers.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects independently, improve procedures, or train others.
• Current CIH certification or an interest in pursuing certification.

Training and Career Development

• Role-specific field and laboratory training.
• Applicable environmental testing credentials.
• Increasing responsibility for project coordination and customer communication.
• Professional development supporting pursuit of CIH certification.
• Mentoring and training additional employees.
• Advancement into a Lead Industrial Hygienist, Technical Lead, or supervisory position.

Compensation and Company Vehicle

• Annual base pay: $60,000–$70,000.
• Company-provided mobile laboratory vehicle for work-related travel with take-home privileges.
• Company covers authorized business-use fuel, maintenance, and insurance.