At a glance
Employment that brings science and safety to life. A career at NIOSH means joining one of the best places to work as a public servant, protecting the lives of all workers.
Working at NIOSH
At NIOSH, our workforce is as diverse as the population we serve. We have a world-class team of talented experts. They come from many different fields and backgrounds and share a common passion for occupational health and safety. It's this diversity of thought and inclusivity that fosters ingenuity, collaboration of ideas, and partnership.
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Current Federal Career Opportunities
Paths to working at NIOSH
There are many paths to working at NIOSH beyond the federal jobs shared above. Did you know that you can join NIOSH as a recent graduate via different fellowships, including the Epidemic Intelligence Service?
NIOSH internships, fellowships, and other non-federal career and training opportunities are listed on the CDC Student Internships and Jobs page.
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Bring your skills to a team that is creating solutions to improve occupational safety and health for the nation's workforce!
Industrial Hygiene
Dru B. is an Associate Service Fellow – Industrial Hygienist with the NIOSH Respiratory Health Division, Morgantown, West Virginia. He says, "My workday at NIOSH is far from typical. I get to work on a variety of exciting research and service projects. As an Industrial Hygienist, working at NIOSH has been a fantastic opportunity. I get to experience a wide range of workplaces and to take part in cutting-edge occupational safety and health research."
Engineering
Casey S. is a Materials Engineer with the NIOSH Spokane Mining Research Division, Washington. She says, "Working at NIOSH allows me to get outside my office and experience new things. I have the unique ability to take my ideas and experiment in both the lab and at partner sites. Our goal is providing safer environments for mine workers."
I am CDC-Stories from NIOSH
Hear NIOSH scientists talk about their work in these short videos: