Environmental Health & Safety Specialist *PC

Overview

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety - San Jose Site

• Plan and coordinate all Safety and Environmental Health related activities at the assigned sites.
• Ensure that safety processes and procedures are complete and up to date with State and local regulations.
• Conduct safety related audits in various environments (offices, manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, etc.), report findings and corrects gaps as they’re identified.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), ergonomic reviews, OSHA assessments, etc.
• Manage the site’s hazardous waste program; coordinate hazmat pick up and disposal, signs manifests, etc.
• Create and maintain an accurate inventory of chemicals that are held on site with a catalog of MSDSs.
• Interact with other sites and assists with EHS related activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field;
  Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an EHS role with 3 of those years being in the life sciences industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, EPA guidelines, and other relevant safety standards at the State and local levels.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials, chemical safety, laboratory safety, and environmental management systems (e.g., ISO ).
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques and incident investigation methods.
• Must possess excellent organizational and record keeping skills and must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlledfacility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in a laboratory setting. Employees entering the laboratory must wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment such as Lab coats, safety glasses and gloves.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $, - $, / year, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a (k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional…