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Environmental Scientist/Industrial Hygienist

Locations: Signal Hill, CA

Apex is seeking an environmental professional with experience in industrial hygiene to perform asbestos, lead-paint, mold/moisture intrusion, exposure assessment, abatement monitoring, and related industrial hygiene and EHS compliance projects across Southern California.

Employee Benefits
This role offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, a balanced mix of fieldwork and report writing, company sponsorship for professional and vocational training, work from home opportunity, collaboration with other industrial hygiene, EHS and other experts, and continued professional development and growth afforded by a rapidly growing national environmental consulting company.

Key Responsibilities

Perform asbestos, lead-based paint (LBP), and microbial/moisture intrusion assessments, along with abatement oversight, with an approximate 50/50 split between field and office work
Conduct safety and compliance assessments in accordance with regulatory standards and client requirements
Support additional environmental services through cross-training, including:
- Exposure assessments
- Workplace safety evaluations
- Stormwater compliance inspections
- Soil and groundwater sampling
- Noise and air monitoring
- Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) inspections
Execute work in alignment with project work plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and direction from project managers
Manage scheduling and logistics across all project phases, from coordination and fieldwork through reporting
Prepare clear, accurate, and technically sound client-ready reports using project-specific templates
Collaborate with internal teams to support project delivery and ongoing professional development
Maintain and proactively pursue relevant certifications, including 40-Hour HAZWOPER, CAC, and/or CSST

Qualifications

2+ years of professional experience conducting asbestos surveys and mold/moisture intrusion inspections as an AHERA-accredited inspector (in any state)
Current AHERA certification required
California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) and/or Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Microbiology, or a related field

What We’re Looking For

Self-motivated and dependable professional who can work effectively with limited supervision
Strong technical writing and critical thinking skills
Solid analytical and math skills for interpreting laboratory data and preparing reports
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
Physically capable of performing fieldwork and comfortable working in both field and office settings
Commitment to safety and a strong understanding of safe work practices
Interest in growing within industrial hygiene and expanding into broader environmental consulting services

Why you'll love working for us:

Company-subsidized medical and dental.
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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Apex Job Title: Environmental Scientist/Industrial Hygienist

Req ID: 12011

Annual Expected Pay Range

$75,000—$85,000 USD

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Annual Expected Pay Range 75000 - 85000 USD

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