EH&S Specialist

Role Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist is responsible for supporting compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role involves promoting adherence to EHS programs, conducting risk assessments, assisting with incident investigations, and role-modeling a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The EH&S Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to help ensure safe operations and maintain regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Assist in delivering EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Support EHS-related committees such as the Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team, First Responders, and Spill Response Team.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist in implementing mitigation strategies for job-related hazards.
• Respond to and assist in investigating incidents, including injuries, chemical/biological spills, and near-misses.
• Document incident reports and maintain tracking systems to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Conduct internal EHS inspections and support third-party audits.
• Assist with external audits and inspections, ensuring corrective actions are documented.
• Ensure hazardous waste and materials transportation complies with applicable laws.
• Assist with updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory.
• Collaborate with Facilities to support emergency events and site-specific emergency action plans.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and assist in preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote safe work practices through ergonomic assessments and safety awareness campaigns.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support health and safety, environmental protection, and business continuity.
• Uphold the company‚Äôs reputation through regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, and proactive risk awareness.

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in EH&S roles, in biotech or laboratory environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with hazardous waste management and emergency response planning.
• Proficiency in EH&S reporting systems and excellent PC-based computer skills including Windows and MS Office.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
• Travel: You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.