Environmental Health Specialist

APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories

. Provide programmatic support for APHL’s environmental global health work assessing and developing laboratory systems for blood lead testing in multiple African countries .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,700 - $68,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and strategic planning for environmental health initiatives, particularly in blood lead testing. Proficient in developing communication materials and toolkits to enhance laboratory capabilities in low-resource settings.

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Project ManagementEnvironmental HealthBlood Lead TestingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementResearch and AnalysisLaboratory Systems DevelopmentQuality ManagementSampling and TestingToolkit DevelopmentLandscape AssessmentPublic Health KnowledgeChemistry KnowledgeAnalytical Capacity Assessment

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookDigital Tools

Industry Keywords

Global HealthEnvironmental HealthPublic HealthBlood Testing CapabilityLow-Resource Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide programmatic support for APHL’s environmental global health work assessing and developing laboratory systems for blood lead testing in multiple African countries
Identify existing sampling and testing resources and opportunities to fill knowledge gaps
Develop a toolkit for blood lead testing in low-resource areas
Contribute to country-specific plans to build and sustain blood testing capability and capacity
Work with the Environmental Health Senior Director and other team members to implement project activities
Develop resources and facilitate project meetings
Provide project management, strategic thinking, and administrative support
Assess current blood lead testing capabilities and analytical capacity and develop country-specific plans
Collaborate with subject matter experts, public health partners, and APHL environmental and global health teams
Provide technical input into a landscape assessment of blood lead sampling and testing capabilities
Develop a sampling, testing, and quality management toolkit
Develop communication materials, including articles, blog and social media posts, and guidance documents
Share lead testing and other environmental laboratory information through APHL communication platforms
Connect lead testing work to APHL domestic activities through the Environmental Health Committee
Take meeting notes and write summary reports, newsletter articles, and other publications
Conduct research and analysis for surveys, reports, and project drafts
Maintain communication with APHL staff and partners by email, telephone, and direct meetings
Represent APHL interests at meetings, trainings, workshops, and site visits
Organize and coordinate project activities, workgroup meetings, training, webinars, and associated travel
Enlist experts, organize project teams, monitor project performance, and report project outcomes
Communicate program activities and award agreement reporting requirements with project officers and partners
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

US-based role; employee must reside within the 48 contiguous states
College degree, two to five years of relevant on-the-job experience, or advanced technical training or experience
Advanced degree may be substituted for work experience
Typically a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience or certifications
Two to five years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of chemistry, environmental health, public health, project management, and global health strongly preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to adapt to new computer programs and digital tools
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to establish working relationships with diverse groups
Ability to work independently and switch between a variety of departmental activities
Ability to organize work projects and complete tasks within assigned timeframes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mandatory attendance at APHL Week, a conference/convention held at the APHL Home Office (most recently conducted virtually)
Remote work arrangement
Reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations